• Research Data Engineer

    Parkview North Hospital (Fort Wayne, IN)


    Summary

    Parkview Health Services and Research Informatics (HSIR) team at Parkview Health is seeking a Research Data Engineer to support its growing research enterprise. This role is critical to transforming raw health related data into actionable insights through scalable pipelines, robust APIs, and well-documented data models. This role requires a significant set of technical skills, including a deep knowledge of SQL database design, Python, and/or R. The ideal candidate has strong experience in database design, software development, and data engineering best practices. Additionally, this individual will actively contribute to a collaborative and professional work environment, sharing knowledge and providing support to team members to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on research and innovation at Parkview.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and integrate APIs to support increasing data volume and complexity.

    + Integrate structured and unstructured healthcare data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

    + Optimize database performance and develop efficient data storage strategies for large-scale datasets.

    + Perform data validation, cleaning, and transformation to ensure high-quality analytics.

    + Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to improve data models for HSIR projects and support data-driven decision-making.

    + Create documentation for all processes to support continuity and redundancy.

    + Present analytical outcomes in a manner appropriate for both technical and non-technical audiences.

    + Partner with research staff to execute projects efficiently and effectively.

    + Contribute to scientific writing, including manuscripts and formal reports.

     

    Education & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Science, Mathematics, or a related field required.

    + Master’s degree preferred.

    Experience

    + 3+ years of SQL experience.

    + 3+ years of Knowledge of database management systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, etc.).

    + 3+ years’ experience with scripting languages like Python or R.

    + 3+ years of software development experience.

    + Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for data deployment.

    + Experience working with EHR data, clinical trial datasets, or population health data is preferred.

    + Experience developing mobile app is a plus.

     

    Other Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Proficiency in object-oriented programming and software architecture.

    + Strong communication skills to manage and convey data warehouse plans to internal stakeholders.

    + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

    + Commitment to maintaining a positive and professional workplace atmosphere.

    Licenses and Certifications:

    + Epic certifications in Cogito, Clinical Data Model and other subject area preferred.