nextech - Data Engineer (Remote - United States)

• Design, deploy, maintain and support cloud-based SQL Server environments across VM’s, Azure SQL and Azure SQL Managed Instance platforms • Troubleshoot performance issues using standard tools and monitoring platforms, improving client outcomes within our product data platforms • Applies best practices around the management, governance, and support of our data platforms as prescribed by senior engineers and the general community • Takes ownership of support issues, working with other engineering teams on data platform product solutions • Occasionally mentor junior engineers as well as training the entire team on new processes or practices to improve the work environment • Collaborates with internal teams to ensure solutions align with customer goals • Proactively identifies and resolves issues impacting customer experience building trust through consistent delivery and responsiveness • Executes standardized data protection practices across all data platforms • Develops and executes pre-defined data pipeline patterns to build out our analytics and reporting Lakehouse • 3-5 years of experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL in production environments, ideally within healthcare or regulated industries • Deep understanding of cloud database architecture, PaaS vs IaaS, and hybrid cloud models • Strong command of T-SQL, PowerShell, and optionally Python or C# for automation and scripting • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates • Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, or other healthcare data standards is a plus • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and clinical teams • Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially around data lineage and auditability • Experience with Azure Fabric, Databricks or other big data platforms for large-scale healthcare analytics • Exposure to Python for data engineering, automation, or ML pipeline integration • Basic understanding of streaming data architectures (e.g., Azure Event Hubs, Kafka) and real-time analytics • Familiarity with Delta Lake, Parquet, or Lakehouse architectures • Understanding of data mesh principles and distributed data ownership models • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent • ## Working Environment/Physical Demands: • Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor • Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel