Senior Data Engineer

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

MGB Digital is hiring!

Weekly Onsite Flexible Hybrid model required as planned for team and business needs 1-3x weekly in Somerville, MA at Assembly Row HQ

 

Job Summary

The Opportunity

MGB Digital Data Architecture team is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to help drive the evolution of our modern, cloud-based data ecosystem. If you’re a proactive, hands-on engineer who enjoys leading initiatives, driving innovation, and automating complex processes, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. You’ll work with technologies like DBT, Snowflake, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git to design and optimize scalable data platforms.

You will also be a part of shaping AI/ML-driven automation using cutting-edge tools and LLMs—accelerating the data lifecycle and delivering intelligent, scalable solutions that empower teams across the organization.

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the data solution architecture and infrastructure within an organization. This position plays a crucial role in managing large-scale data systems and ensuring the efficient flow, storage, and accessibility of data for various stakeholders, such as data analysts, data scientists, and business users.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement ETL/ELT architectural standards across diverse data platforms and technologies.
• Establish Data Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) standards to guide and support other development teams.
• Implement new features using DBT, CI/CD, Snowflake, and Azure, leading initiatives end-to-end, from concept to completion, while collaborating effectively and taking full ownership of execution
• Strong understanding of solution architecture with the ability to optimize and scale various components effectively.
• Explore and apply AI-powered tools to improve and automate current and new processes, staying up to date with industry changes to remain effective and relevant.
• Actively identify inefficient processes and develop recommendations and design solutions.
• Lead platform engineering forum agenda driving the adoption of standards and best practices.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required
• MGB can review and consider experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in data engineering, with a focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines
• 5-7 years required and Data warehousing development in large reporting environments
• 3-5 years required and Experience working with developing data pipelines using Snowflake features ( Snowpipe, SnowSQL, Snow Sight, Data Streams ) required
• Hands-on development experience with ETL/ELT tools, such as DBT, Fivetran, or Informatic required and Experience working in Agile software development environment required
• Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with enterprise database solutions in cloud or on-premise environments Adherence to sound engineering principles and practices when designing technical solutions.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Weekly Onsite Flexible Hybrid model required as planned for team and business needs 1-3x weekly
• All teammates must be flexible for weekly work onsite
• M-F Eastern Business Hours required
• Remote working days require stable, secure, compliant working area
• Must be open to multiple onsite working days weekly now or in the future

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.