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Data Engineer (Health Data Metrics)

Keebler Health
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
About Keebler Health

Keebler Health is building the operating system for value-based care. Our mission is to help risk-bearing healthcare organizations thrive in value-based arrangements by unlocking the full power of their data. We empower leading primary care groups, ACOs, and health plans to act on real-time insights that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and fuel sustainable growth.

We're a fast-moving, high-performing team, and we’re looking for people who share our bias toward speed, urgency, and excellence. As a member of the team, you won’t just write code or stay in your lane—you’ll shape critical systems, innovate quickly, and set a high bar for a product that supports the future of U.S. healthcare.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated mid level to senior level Data Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in building and optimizing the data infrastructure that powers our healthcare AI solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in modern data engineering tools and techniques, with a specific focus on healthcare quality metrics, population health, and data interoperability standards such as FHIR. Level and salary will commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering and Development

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines for ETL/ELT processes on AWS.
  • Develop, test, and deploy robust solutions using SQL and Python for data transformation and analysis.
  • Implement and manage data warehousing solutions using Redshift Serverless and other AWS data services.
  • Leverage dbt (Data Build Tool) for data modeling, transformation, and documentation.
  • Utilize workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal for pipeline automation.

Healthcare Data Expertise

  • Work with healthcare quality metrics such for value-based care and ensure data alignment with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate population health tools and analytics into data workflows.
  • Develop and maintain familiarity with FHIR data models and healthcare interoperability standards for seamless integration of healthcare data sources.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory requirements in all data handling processes.

Optimization and Innovation

  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in data pipelines, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Optimize data storage and querying performance within Redshift Serverless and AWS infrastructure.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in data engineering and healthcare technology, incorporating innovations into the data ecosystem.

Collaboration and Impact

  • Partner with data and engineering teams to ensure data is accessible and meets business requirements.
  • Develop scalable solutions for integrating complex healthcare datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient data architecture on AWS.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be US based. No foreign applicants will be considered.
  • Proven experience in data engineering roles with expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud-based data infrastructure.
  • Experience with dbt for data transformation and modeling.
  • Familiarity with healthcare data systems, including HEDIS metrics, population health tools, and FHIR data models.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing and workflow orchestration tools.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of healthcare data standards, including HL7 and CQL.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, specifically Redshift Serverless, S3, Lambda, and related tools.
  • Experience with HIPAA-compliant data architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize data pipelines and improve system performance in cloud environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in handling complex datasets.

When applying

In Addition To Your Resume, Also Include

  • A highly personalized, bold, and hilarious “Keebler Health–style” introduction that grabs attention - outgoing, fun, and uniquely you (not uniquely ChatGPT). Think: confident, high-energy, slightly irreverent (but still professional), with a smart nod to healthcare, value-based care, and the fact that we’re building something real.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry.

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