Healthcare Data Engineer roles could be central to building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. A core opportunity could be designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines that ensure clinical data is accurate, accessible, and compliant with healthcare regulations.
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 clinical data management and analytics. Roles of this type could support healthcare organizations in building robust, secure data systems that enable evidence-based clinical care and research.
Healthcare Data Engineer roles could sit within collaborative teams focused on data infrastructure, working across clinical operations, IT and analytics functions. The work could involve designing and implementing data pipelines that ingest, transform, and validate clinical data from multiple sources, with scope to improve data quality and ensure HIPAA compliance across the organization.
Typical role overview
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Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA — hybrid, with remote flexibility
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Type: Permanent · Full-time
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Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per annum, dependent on experience
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Domain: Clinical data management · Healthcare data infrastructure
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
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Designing and developing data pipelines to ingest clinical data from electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare systems
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Building ETL (extract, transform, load) processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with healthcare standards
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Optimizing database queries and pipeline performance to support clinical analytics and reporting
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Implementing data quality checks and validation frameworks to maintain data integrity
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Collaborating with clinical operations, IT, and analytics teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
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Documenting data lineage, transformations, and system architecture for compliance and operational purposes
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Ensuring all data systems and processes comply with HIPAA regulations and other healthcare data standards
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Supporting the troubleshooting and resolution of data issues in production environments
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
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5–10 years of experience in data engineering, clinical data management, or related fields
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Strong proficiency in SQL and database design for large-scale data systems
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Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
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Working knowledge of healthcare data standards, EHR systems, or clinical databases
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HIPAA Compliance Certification or equivalent healthcare data privacy training
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Experience with data quality management and validation frameworks
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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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Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) certification
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Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Familiarity with healthcare analytics tools and data visualization platforms
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Experience with Python, Java, or other programming languages for data processing
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Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or Health Informatics
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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Opportunity to build data systems that directly support clinical care and improve patient outcomes
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Involvement in healthcare transformation and the advancement of evidence-based medicine
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Scope to develop expertise in healthcare data infrastructure and clinical analytics
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Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, data scientists, and IT professionals
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Professional development in healthcare data standards, compliance frameworks, and emerging data technologies
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Flexible work arrangements, including remote options where applicable
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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement planning, and professional development support
About Specialist Staffing Group
We are a leading staffing and recruitment partner specializing in permanent and contract placements across healthcare, life sciences, technology, and professional services. We connect talented professionals with organizations committed to excellence and innovation.
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.
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
