Lead Data Engineer

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

. Participate in developing data strategy supporting business and organizational objectives .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $94,640 - $169,520 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data management, data architecture, and data governance, with a strong focus on developing secure data-sharing solutions and leading analytics development projects. Proven ability to mentor team members and communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data ArchitectureData Governance Framework ImplementationData Visualization Tools (PBI, Tableau, Qlik)Database Design and Data IntegrationMaster Data Management

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Hard Skills

Database DesignData ArchitectureData IntegrationData HarmonizationData WarehousingETL ProcessesAdvanced Data AnalyticsData Pipeline DevelopmentData GovernanceData Management Systems

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationMentorshipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

EpicWorkdayMicrosoftServiceNowData Lake ToolsEnterprise Reporting ToolsData Visualization ToolsCloud-Based SystemsOn-Premises SystemsData Dictionary Standards

Industry Keywords

Data StrategyData IntegrationData GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceData ManagementAnalytics DevelopmentData Sharing SolutionsOperational ProcessesData SystemsData Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLServiceNowTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in developing data strategy supporting business and organizational objectives
Provide expert guidance on data management, data integration, pipeline process architecture, reporting and visualization, and data warehousing
Lead the design and implementation of harmonized data models and database solutions
Implement and monitor data governance strategy aligned with organizational, regulatory, and standards requirements
Develop secure data-sharing solutions with domain experts and IT staff
Evaluate operational processes, research needs, and data systems to identify database structural requirements
Research new technologies and tools that add value to services and data management
Mentor junior team members in data management systems and practices
Investigate and troubleshoot complex data integration issues
Monitor and improve database and data-ingest pipeline performance across on-premises and cloud-based systems
Lead end-to-end analytics development projects, including dashboard design, deployment, advanced visualization, automated reporting, coding, testing, debugging, file maintenance, and documentation
Provide technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management, documentation, deployment, and operational support for complex projects
Ensure solutions meet functional, technical, governance, security, compliance, and architectural requirements
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform other duties assigned to meet department and institutional objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information science, business, or related field required
5+ progressive years of IT experience, including strong database design, data architecture, and data transform processes
Experience in data architecture and design
Experience implementing a data governance framework
Experience with leading industrial tools for data lake, big data, or ETL
Experience with enterprise reporting tools
Experience creating dashboards using data visualization tools such as PBI, Tableau, or Qlik
Experience with data warehousing applications and source control systems such as Epic or Workday
Experience or knowledge in Master Data Management and Data Dictionary Standards
Experience with applicable regulatory requirements and standards
Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship within Data Engineering
Proven performance in an earlier or comparable role
Ability to think critically, draw insights, connect data points, and solve complex problems independently
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders
Knowledge of data management and analytics systems, processes, tools, and methodologies
Advanced database, data integration, data harmonization, and institutional master data management skills
Licensure, registration, or certification: None required
Master's degree preferred
Experience with Epic, common data models such as I2B2/OMOP/PCORnet, AI/GenAI solutions, or enterprise platforms such as Microsoft, ServiceNow, or Workday preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional benefits (specific benefits not detailed in the posting)
Human-centered hiring experience with human review and engagement in recruiting decisions