4261- Data Engineer

About the Role
As a Data Engineer at Innovaccer, you will be at the heart of our data infrastructure — designing, building, and maintaining the scalable pipelines and platforms that power our AI-driven healthcare solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making for health systems, payers, and providers, directly contributing to better patient outcomes and operational excellence across the Saudi healthcare landscape.

A Day in the Life

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver healthcare data from multiple source systems.
• Build and optimize scalable data models within cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse) to support analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and clinical informatics teams to understand data needs and translate them into reliable data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance by implementing testing frameworks, validation checks, and monitoring alerts across all pipelines.
• Work with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR) to integrate clinical and claims data from diverse health systems in the KSA market.
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices, supporting CI/CD pipelines and automating deployment of data workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and cross-functional sprint planning to ensure delivery of high-quality, production-grade data products.
What You Need

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data engineering principles including data modelling, warehousing, and pipeline architecture.
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, and SNOMED CT.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their managed data services.Abilities

• Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python and SQL.
• Ability to independently own and deliver data pipeline projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to production deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Credentials & Experience

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in data engineering or a closely related role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with distributed processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Kafka.
• Experience with orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar) to manage complex workflow dependencies.
• Prior experience working in healthcare IT or with clinical/claims datasets is strongly preferred.Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in dbt (data build tool) for analytics engineering and data transformation workflows.
• Experience with real-time streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis.
• Familiarity with data observability and monitoring tools such as Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, or similar.
• Understanding of HIPAA, PDPL (Saudi Personal Data Protection Law), and data privacy best practices in a healthcare context.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with cross-functional global teams.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is a plus for stakeholder communication within the KSA market.We offer competitive benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.

Here’s What We Offer

• Generous Leaves: Enjoy generous leave benefits of up to 40 days.
• Parental Leave: Leverage one of industry's best parental leave policies to spend time with your new addition.
• Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive health insurance to support you and your family, covering medical expenses related to illness, disease, or injury. Extending support to the family members who matter most.
• Care Program: Whether it’s a celebration or a time of need, we’ve got you covered with care vouchers to mark major life events. Through our Care Vouchers program, employees receive thoughtful gestures for significant personal milestones and moments of need.
• Financial Assistance: Life happens, and when it does, we’re here to help. Our financial assistance policy offers support through salary advances and personal loans for genuine personal needs, ensuring help is there when you need it most.Innovaccer is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status, feel valued and empowered.

Disclaimer:

Innovaccer does not charge fees or require payment from individuals or agencies for securing employment with us. We do not guarantee job spots or engage in any financial transactions related to employment. If you encounter any posts or requests asking for payment or personal information, we strongly advise you to report them immediately to our HR department at [email protected]. Additionally, please exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any requests before disclosing personal and confidential information, including bank account details.

About Innovaccer

Innovaccer activates the flow of healthcare data, empowering providers, payers, and government organizations to deliver intelligent and connected experiences that advance health outcomes. The Healthcare Intelligence Cloud equips every stakeholder in the patient journey to turn fragmented data into proactive, coordinated actions that elevate the quality of care and drive operational performance. Leading healthcare organizations like CommonSpirit Health, Atlantic Health, and Banner Health trust Innovaccer to integrate a system of intelligence into their existing infrastructure, extending the human touch in healthcare. For more information, visit www.innovaccer.com.

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