Data Engineer for KDI

Requisition Id 13672 

This position includes the need for Export Control which requires candidates to be Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States. As such we can only consider US citizens and Green Card holders. 

Overview:    

We are hiring a Data Engineer for KDI to focus on work with the sponsors and research users to deliver and maintain data pipelines including ETL and reporting workflows as well as data management and data lifecycles! The Knowledge Discovery Infrastructure (KDI) program serves to facilitate research activities on data that has been entrusted to ORNL by the U.S Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and other agencies. As such, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious and impactful research and development programs in healthcare informatics, bioinformatics, and computer science.

This position resides in the Emerging Technologies & Computing group of the Research Computing division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Our Data Engineers should be comfortable several technologies including Linux, SQL, Python, containers, Pandas, Spark, and source control in a high security environment.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Developing high-scale, robust data warehouses, and data lakes with special focus on the state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare, life sciences, and genomics.
• Working with research teams to understand data needs, and providing domain expertise to research teams, and other team members about the data models, query optimizations, and schema interpretation.
• Designing, building, and launching new data marts for the major national research programs and for ETL processes.
• Designing and developing architectures for intake, curation, organization, and dissemination of data in support of data science and related fields.
• Designing and development of high-performance database architectures.
• Researching and evaluating the state-of-the-art data and information management technologies.
• Working on a variety of data assignments; collaborate with scientists and engineers and expect to produce reliable data products and systems.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS in computer science, information technology, mathematics, engineering, or a related field of study and two (2) to four (4) years of aligned experience is required for consideration.
• Two (2) or more years of proven experience in database design and/or development.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MS or Doctorate in computer science, information technology, mathematics, engineering, or a related field of study.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in the following areas:
  • basic and advanced SQL, database programming, and scripting languages (Python preferred),
  • data warehousing systems,
  • data driven software development.
• Solid understanding of database system administration.
• Demonstrated expertise with OLTP and data warehousing, SQL Server is preferred.
• Experience in designing analytics data systems.
• Experience working with Big Data processing frameworks such as Spark, Dask, and Pandas and familiarity with NoSQL architectures.
• Demonstrated experience with collecting, organizing, storing, and preparing data analysis.
• Ability to conduct tasks independently and communicate effectively to team members and partners.
• Experience with heath care informatics is highly desired.
• Working experience or basic understanding of AI/ML data requirements.

Special Requirements:  

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. 

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

Having difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability? Please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov or call 1.866.963.9545.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.