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Data Engineer

Job Description
Are you someone who enjoys working with data? Are you a self-motivated thinker who wants to make an impact in the fast-growing healthcare data industry?
We are looking for a Data Engineer who highly values research, wants to work with multifaceted datasets, and craves new challenges in programming. As a Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience integrating and structuring the healthcare data that shapes policy on many key topics, such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid. You will also have the chance to work closely with seasoned programmers, developing the skills to work with data management tools and various programming languages. In addition, you will work alongside smart, vibrant people with a passion for the exciting future of healthcare research.
The Data Engineer will:
  • Extract, transform, and load (ETL) big data.
  • Develop complex data processing algorithms that combine multiple data sources, while optimizing run-time efficiency.
  • Develop data structures, databases, and querying programs which facilitate efficient data access.
  • Develop data structures from claims and enrollment data which support research and analytic activities of in-house analysts as well as congressional and federal agencies.
  • Ensure data inventory is complete and accurate through application design, including fault analysis and detection, quality control, and the development of tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with other Data Engineers and in-house researchers to maintain systems, produce documentation, and educate internal and external users about company resources.
  • Perform validation checks across multiple sources to verify data integrity as needed.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills
Qualifications Required
  • A Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Public Health, or related field with quantitative emphasis
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Familiarity with one or more computer programming languages
Qualifications Desired
  • Master’s in Information Management Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Public Health, a related field with quantitative emphasis, or 2+ years of work experience in a field with quantitative emphasis
  • Interest in big data
  • Interest in making an impact in the field of healthcare policy research
  • Previous experience in a Data Analyst/Data Engineer position
  • 1+ years of experience working with programming languages such as SAS, SQL, Python, or R
  • 1+ years of experience working with databases or data pipelining tools 
Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. 
Due to the sensitive nature of much of our work, all Acumen employees must undergo a background check. Your employment will be contingent upon your completing, and Acumen reviewing to its satisfaction, a mandatory background check.
Employees who work with particularly sensitive information may be asked to undergo an additional background check after starting work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, disability, age or status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era.
Job Location
Burlingame, California, United States

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular