Healthcare Data Engineers play a vital role in transforming clinical and operational data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and drive organizational efficiency. This opportunity could involve designing and maintaining robust data pipelines that process healthcare data securely and reliably, with a focus on data quality, compliance and supporting clinical decision-making.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Healthcare Data Engineer positions within healthcare and clinical settings, roles that could support the delivery of data-driven clinical and operational insights.
Roles of this type may sit within collaborative technical teams focused on building and maintaining data infrastructure that serves clinical research, patient care operations and business intelligence needs. The work could involve partnering with clinical stakeholders, data analysts and IT teams to ensure data pipelines are reliable, compliant with healthcare regulations and optimized for performance. You could have scope to shape how clinical data flows through systems, improve data quality practices and contribute to the technical standards that support informed decision-making.
Typical role overview
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Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA — on-site presence expected with flexibility discussed
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Type: Contract · Full-time
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Rate: $560 - $800 per day, dependent on experience and expertise
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Domain: Healthcare · Clinical Data Engineering
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
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Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines that ingest, transform and load clinical and operational data securely
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Writing and optimizing SQL queries and scripts to extract, validate and prepare data for analysis and reporting
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Collaborating with clinical teams, data analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
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Implementing and monitoring data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance across all data flows
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Managing data governance, security and HIPAA compliance requirements in data infrastructure
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Troubleshooting data pipeline failures and performance issues, documenting root causes and implementing improvements
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Contributing to documentation of data schemas, processes and technical specifications
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Supporting the deployment and monitoring of analytics tools and data visualization platforms
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
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5–10 years' experience in data engineering, data pipeline development or clinical data management
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Proficiency in SQL and experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines
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Working knowledge of healthcare data standards, clinical data structures and HIPAA compliance requirements
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Demonstrated experience ensuring data quality and implementing data validation practices
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Familiarity with at least one analytics or data visualization platform
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Data Science or related field
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Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
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HIPAA Compliance Certification or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) certification
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Experience with cloud-based data warehousing platforms
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Exposure to statistical analysis or healthcare informatics
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Experience working in clinical research or healthcare operations environments
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
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Involvement in healthcare and clinical projects where technical work directly supports patient care and clinical outcomes
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Opportunity to work with meaningful healthcare data and contribute to evidence-based decision-making
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Exposure to healthcare technology, clinical workflows and regulatory compliance frameworks
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Potential for contract extension and progression toward more specialized or senior technical responsibilities
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Collaborative environment with clinical, analytical and technical teams
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Flexible engagement terms and the ability to develop expertise in healthcare data infrastructure
About Specialist Staffing Group
Specialist Staffing Group connects talented professionals with organizations across healthcare, technology, engineering and specialized sectors. We focus on placing skilled individuals in roles where they can deliver real impact, develop their expertise and advance their careers. Our approach emphasizes quality matches, clear communication and long-term partnership with both candidates and clients.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
