Senior / Staff Data Engineer / Healthcare / Irvine / Hybrid / Contract to Hire
Irvine, California
Hybrid Contract
$85/hr - $95/hr
Job Description We're working with a well-established organization that is expanding its Digital Engineering team and is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a full-time remote contract role. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Snowflake in a secure and data-sensitive environment. You'll join a team focused on building scalable data infrastructure to power enterprise analytics and reporting.
This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned data engineer who thrives on building clean, secure, and high-performance data pipelines. The organization is committed to privacy and compliance, with real-world impact in regulated sectors. If you're looking for a position where your work directly supports smarter business decisions, operational excellence, and cross-departmental insights this is the role. You'll gain exposure to a modern data stack, strong engineering leadership, and an opportunity to make a strategic technical impact.
Contract duration: 4-6 months contract to hire
Required Skills & Experience 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering
Strong SQL skills and deep experience with relational and columnar databases
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric tools (e.g., Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory)
Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data modeling
Experience with sensitive data processing and privacy compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
Familiarity with data governance, quality, and lifecycle best practices
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience Experience evaluating or working with Snowflake
Proficiency in Python, R, or DAX scripting
Background in healthcare or other highly regulated industries
Exposure to cloud data infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
Understanding of data warehousing architecture
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown Microsoft Fabric (Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI)
SQL and Data Modeling
Snowflake/Cloud Tools Evaluation
Scripting (Python, R, or DAX)
Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-On Data Engineering
20% Stakeholder Collaboration
10% Data Governance & Architecture Discussion
You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
You will receive the following benefits: - Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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