Data Engineer Associate

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our Voice of Customer team at athenahealth. In this role, you will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure that support our data analytics and business intelligence initiatives. You will also own a specific data source and be responsible for driving analytics strategy and enablement in partnership with colleagues. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience with customer experience initiatives in a dynamic highly visible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development: Assist in the design and implementation of data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses or databases.
• Data Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure the quality and integrity of data throughout the data lifecycle, identifying and resolving any data discrepancies or issues.
• Collaboration & Analysis: Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs as well as perform analyses aligned to anchor domain.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of data processes, pipeline architectures, and data models for reference and training purposes.
• Performance Optimization: Help optimize data processing workflows and improve the efficiency of existing data pipelines.
• Support Data Infrastructure: Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of data infrastructure, ensuring systems are running smoothly and efficiently.
• Learning and Development: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data engineering, actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the field.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; relevant coursework or certifications in data engineering or programming is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or JavaScript; knowledge of SQL and experience with databases (e.g., Snowflake, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) is preferred.
• Data Tools: Exposure to data processing frameworks and tools (e.g. PBS/Torque, Slurm, or Airflow) is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to group projects.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

About Athenahealth

Here’s our vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. 

What’s unique about our locations?

From an historic, 19th century arsenal to a converted, landmark power plant, all of athenahealth’s offices were carefully chosen to represent our innovative spirit and promote the most positive and productive work environment for our teams. Our 10 offices across the United States and India — plus numerous remote employees — all work to modernize the healthcare experience, together.

Our Company Culture Might Be Our Best Feature.

We don't take ourselves too seriously. But our work? That’s another story. athenahealth develops and implements products and services that support US healthcare: It’s our chance to create healthier futures for ourselves, for our family and friends, for everyone.

Our vibrant and talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our goal. We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where every athenista feels comfortable bringing their best selves to work.

Our size makes a difference, too: We are small enough that your individual contributions will stand out — but large enough to grow your career with our resources and established business stability.

Giving back is integral to our culture. Our athenaGives platform strives to support food security, expand access to high-quality healthcare for all, and support STEM education to develop providers and technologists who will provide access to high-quality healthcare for all in the future. As part of the evolution of athenahealth’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, we’ve selected nonprofit partners that align with our purpose and let us foster long-term partnerships for charitable giving, employee volunteerism, insight sharing, collaboration, and cross-team engagement.  

What can we do for you?

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. And we provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.