At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we're harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) to solve complex problems and create cutting-edge solutions. We're seeking a passionate Senior Data Engineer to join our team and lead the design, development, and implementation of complex data solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights..
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable data solutions.
- Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines encompassing data ingestion, transformation, storage, and delivery.
- Utilize strong programming skills in Python to write clean, maintainable, and optimized code for data processing tasks.
- Leverage expertise in Apache Spark and PySpark to distribute data processing across clusters and handle large datasets efficiently.
- Possess a deep understanding of SQL (Oracle/SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (Big Data) to manage and query data effectively at scale.
- Design and implement data pipelines on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Snowflake for scalability and cost-effectiveness, leveraging services like S3, Blob Storage, or Data Lake Storage.
- Orchestrate data pipelines using tools like Airflow or similar solutions to ensure smooth data flow, automation, and reliable scheduling.
- Build and maintain integrations with RESTful and SOAP web services to facilitate seamless data exchange between systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure data quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
- Champion best practices for data engineering and maintain a high standard of code documentation.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in data engineering tools and technologies, including Big Data frameworks and cloud platforms.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelors / Master’s of Engineering in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering with a proven track record of designing and implementing data pipelines.
- Strong programming skills in Python with proficiency in libraries like Pandas, Spark, and PySpark for data manipulation and analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of SQL (Oracle/SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (Big Data) for data storage and retrieval at scale.
- Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools like Airflow or similar solutions.
- Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data solutions, from data ingestion to consumption.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake) for data storage, processing, and services.
- Understanding of web service protocols (REST, SOAP) and experience building data integrations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for building efficient data infrastructures.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with real-time data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Apache Flink).
- Experience with data governance and data security best practices.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for data exploration.
- Experience with DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) of data pipelines.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
