What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineering Manager position at Sentara?
Overview
The Data Engineering Manager is responsible for
- Design and build a metadata-driven file ingestion framework on Databricks aligned with medallion architecture
- Lead onboarding of datasets using pattern-based ingestion (not one-off pipelines)
- Define and enforce data contracts including schema, keys, and data quality rules
- Implement scalable ingestion patterns supporting header / no-header / schema evolution scenarios
- Drive table-driven configuration model to eliminate dependency on static YAML-based onboarding
- Integrate ingestion framework with governance tools (e.g., DataHub) for lineage, discovery, and ownership
- Ensure strong data quality, auditability, and observability through centralized logging and control tables
- Collaborate with business and source system teams to understand data semantics and define keys
- Establish best practices for file ingestion, schema management, and incremental processing
- Lead vendor teams to ensure delivery aligns with target architecture and platform standards
Education
- BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree in computer science required
- 15 years of experience in a complex computing environment may be considered in lieu of degree.
Certification/Licensure
- Databricks Certification (Preferred)
Experience
- 8 years in data engineering with strong experience in modern data platforms (Azure preferred)
- Hands-on expertise in Databricks and PySpark for large-scale data processing
- Strong understanding of medallion architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold)
- Experience designing metadata-driven or configuration-driven data pipelines
- Deep knowledge of data ingestion patterns (batch, file-based, incremental loads)
- Strong experience with data modeling concepts (keys, SCD, merge strategies)
- Experience implementing data quality frameworks and validation rules
- Proficiency in SQL and distributed data processing concepts
- Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and file-based ingestion patterns
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and deployment practices in data engineeringPreferred Experience
- Experience with data catalog and governance tools (DataHub, Collibra, Alation, etc.)
- Exposure to customer 360 / MDM / CRM data integration (Salesforce, Dynamics, etc.)
- Experience working in healthcare or regulated environments (HIPAA, PHI handling)
- Familiarity with Unity Catalog and data access governance models
- Experience integrating data platforms with workflow tools like ServiceNow for access management
- Exposure to event-driven ingestion patterns (file triggers, streaming, etc.)
- Experience working in large-scale migration or modernization programs ,enterprise data platforms
- Experience enabling self-service data access and governance
- Familiarity with API-driven data integration patterns
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$116,729.60-$216,777.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000