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Position Title: Senior Data Management Developer
Location: Dallas
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No specific deadline indicated, apply timely.

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a leading organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, with a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Established over a century ago, the AHA has grown to become a prominent health organization with a significant impact on public health. The organization operates across the United States and has a workforce that includes thousands of employees and volunteers committed to advancing cardiovascular health. The AHA focuses on health equity and aims to remove barriers to healthcare access and quality for all individuals, regardless of their background. The organization is known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it actively promotes a culture that values every individual. The AHA also provides numerous resources for professional development and work-life harmonization, ensuring that employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Overview:
The Senior Data Management Developer position at the American Heart Association is a pivotal role that combines Software Development expertise with Data Architecture and management in a cloud environment. This position is crucial for developing and maintaining robust data solutions that support the AHA's research and healthcare initiatives. The developer will work closely with data scientists, clinical and research volunteers, and program managers to drive innovation and address complex research questions. The role emphasizes collaboration and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that data solutions are not only effective but also aligned with the AHA's mission of promoting health and hope for everyone. The developer will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, with options for home-based work, reflecting the AHA's commitment to work-life harmonization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Data Management Developer will be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines and architectures that facilitate efficient Data Collection, transformation, and loading (ETL) across various platforms, particularly in AWS cloud. The developer will review existing migration tools and provide recommendations for enhancing the efficiency of data migration processes. They will define, document, and improve data migration templates, procedures, and tools. Additionally, the developer will create standalone applications for data visualization and Analysis, enabling better data accessibility and insights for research teams. Collaboration with data scientists and statisticians is essential to understand their data requirements and build systems that streamline data workflows and support advanced analytics. The developer will ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations in all data operations and applications. Staying updated with the latest technologies in data engineering, analytics, and data governance is crucial, as is the ability to evaluate new tools and propose innovative solutions. The role also involves maintaining comprehensive documentation of data solutions and actively sharing knowledge with the team. The developer will work as part of a dynamic team of biomedical researchers, database designers, data scientists, statisticians, software developers, and clinical data experts to support existing research projects and create new tools.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Senior Data Management Developer position must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data engineering is required, with a solid foundation in using cloud services and application development. Additionally, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the clinical or healthcare domain, specifically handling electronic health record data and clinical data registries. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and Scala is essential, along with experience in data technologies like Spark and familiarity with data visualization tools. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in SQL and database Management Systems, such as PostgreSQL and MySQL. Experience managing codebases using version control systems like GitHub and tracking project workflows using Jira is necessary. A strong understanding of handling large-scale, complex datasets in healthcare settings, particularly with electronic health records and clinical data registries, is crucial. Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning techniques is also preferred, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills, and strong organizational and time management abilities.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Senior Data Management Developer position includes a Bachelor’s degree or higher in fields such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of data management and software development in a healthcare context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data engineering, with a strong emphasis on cloud services and application development. Additionally, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience specifically within the clinical or healthcare domain, which includes working with electronic health record data and clinical data registries. This level of experience is critical for ensuring that the developer can effectively contribute to the AHA's research and healthcare initiatives.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The Senior Data Management Developer position is a full-time role with options for hybrid work, allowing for both in-office and home-based work arrangements. The American Heart Association offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive base salary, performance recognition, and a wide array of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. The organization also provides a robust retirement program with employer matching, an employee assistance program, and wellness initiatives. Employees are entitled to a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, which increases with seniority, along with 12 paid holidays annually. The AHA supports professional development through tuition assistance and access to HeartU, the organization's online university. The AHA is committed to health equity and aims to advance cardiovascular health for all individuals.