About the role
Job Title: Tech Lead and SSE – Kafka, Python, and Azure Databricks (Healthcare Data Project)
Experience: 4 to 12 years
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead with expertise in Kafka, Python, and Azure Databricks (preferred) to drive our healthcare data engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in real-time data streaming, cloud-based data platforms, and large-scale data processing. This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and implementation of real-time data pipelines using Kafka, Python, and Azure Databricks.
Architect scalable data streaming and processing solutions to support healthcare data workflows.
Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured healthcare data.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITRUST, etc.).
Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Troubleshoot and optimize Kafka streaming applications, Python scripts, and Databricks workflows.
Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure best practices in data engineering.
Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies, big data frameworks, and industry trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong proficiency in Kafka and Python.
Expertise in Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry for real-time data processing.
Experience with Azure Databricks (or willingness to learn and adopt it quickly).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS or GCP is a plus).
Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data modeling for big data processing.
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for data applications.
Experience working with healthcare data (EHR, claims, HL7, FHIR, etc.) is a plus.
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and ability to lead complex data projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
