Data Engineer, Libin Precision Medicine

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary's Libin Cardiovascular Institute is a premier hub for cardiovascular research, supporting the Precision Medicine Initiative, which seeks to improve cardiovascular care with data-driven insights. The role of Data Engineer is essential in managing and evolving the LPMI data ecosystem, working under the guidance of the Associate Director to ensure robust data access and support cutting-edge research.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to establish data pipelines.
• Implement and monitor data processes using cloud and on-prem solutions.
• Coordinate new data integration into the existing pipeline.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate technical processes.
• Document technical requirements and maintain data repositories.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Part of the AUPE bargaining unit.
• Collaborative work environment at a leading research university.

This role requires you to have:

• Post-secondary degree in computer-related fields.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in data engineering and programming.
• Experience with SQL, ETL processes, and Python.

You would benefit from having:

• Knowledge of health research data, specifically cardiac.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and AWS.

The University of Calgary values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from women, Indigenous peoples, and others from marginalized groups. They provide accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.