Data Integration Engineer

Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington.

Shield HealthCare is looking for an IT Data Integration Engineer for our Valencia, CA corporate office. The Data Integration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting complex data solutions that enable reporting, analytics, and business operations. This role serves as a senior technical contributor, leading the delivery of data engineering projects while mentoring other engineers and promoting engineering best practices.

The Data Integration Engineer works closely with business stakeholders, software engineers, and data architects to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable data pipelines, integrations, and data platforms. The role focuses on solution design, technical execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement rather than enterprise architecture ownership.

This is an on-site position in Valencia, CA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of complex data engineering solutions.
• Technical quality of assigned projects.
• Reliability and maintainability of supported platforms.
• Mentorship and development of junior engineers.
• Data quality and operational excellence.
• Adherence to established architecture and development standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Database Development, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale data integration solutions.
• Experience leading technical projects and systems implementations.
• Experience supporting production data environments and resolving operational issues.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Expert knowledge of data integration tools/applications (e.g., Jitterbit, EDI translators, SSIS, SSRS, Mulesoft, DMT, etc.)
• Preferred experience with integrations (HL7, FHIR, EDI) to enterprise environments including EMR/EHR systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate risks, and drive projects to successful completion with limited oversight.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced SQL development and performance tuning.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Data modeling, warehousing, and dimensional modeling concepts.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database.
• Troubleshooting performance with SQL Profiler or XEvents.
• ETL/ELT architecture and implementation.
• Familiarity with Git and modern source control workflows.
• Distributed data processing concepts and technologies.
• Understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2, JSON, and XML
• Preferred enterprise analytics and business intelligence environments.
• Preferred knowledge in healthcare, logistics, or regulated-industry data environments.
• Preferred experience with Salesforce integration.
• Nice to have experience with Python.
• Nice to have experience with Apache Airflow.

SALARY &BENEFITS

$120,000-$140,000 annually

Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment)

Flexible Spending Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily an office-based role that on occasion may require travel to Shield office locations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and standard office equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing.

The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle documents, operate office equipment, type, file, copy, scan, and perform other administrative tasks.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, or move within the office.

The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull office supplies, files, meeting materials, or packages weighing up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision and the ability to view a computer screen, read documents, review data, and prepare written materials for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Career-minded individuals will find our business challenging and our reputation for excellence just one of the rewards we have to offer. To further enhance this tradition of excellence, our employees participate in continuous training and development programs in a variety of disciplines.

The posted range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 annually, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay withing the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Shield Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.