Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Company Name: Hopscotch Health Job Details: $130-190kAWSGCPPythonAzureSnowflakedbtSenior,and,Expert,levelRemote,from,US Job Url: https://app.welcometothejungle.com/jobs/BOLdNz5S?theme=has-salaries Job Description: Role Who you are This role is for a hands-on builder who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, software architecture, and pragmatic problem solving Can run with problems; take high-level business and technical challenges, frame them into actionable work, and deliver solutions with minimal oversight Are customer-focused – with a passion for serving patients and providers who make healthcare possible Are results-driven, focusing time and resources against the most important priorities Comfortable with ambiguity and bring a structured, proactive approach to executing Energized by building relationships and finding creative solutions Articulate and succinct with communication about complex concepts, both verbally and in writing Agile, yet thoughtful, and can work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Constantly seeking ways to simplify and improve how things are done, bringing a positive attitude to challenges Accountable, holding yourself, and others, to a high standard Supportive of teammates and aim to share knowledge with others Willing to roll up your sleeves to get work done and collaborate effectively with people of all backgrounds 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering and software architecture shipping production level code, preferably in healthcare services Strong programming skills (Python, Pyspark, or similar) with proven experience in building and scaling reusable, testable, and maintainable data pipelines Experience designing and optimizing data models, warehouses, and/or lakehouses Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud ecosystems (ex. Palantir Foundry, DBT, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS/GCP/Azure) Track record of ensuring data quality, governance, and reliability Ability to balance high-level architecture with tactical execution What the job involves We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer (remote) to own and evolve the backbone of our data platform You’ll design and scale the systems that ensure our data is trustworthy, accessible, and ready to power everything from day-to-day operations to next-generation AI applications This role will report to the Director of Engineering While this is not a people manager role, you will serve as a technical leader on the team, mentoring junior engineers, raising the bar on engineering fundamentals, and helping shape the long-term direction of our data ecosystem You will be part of a skilled, passionate, and collaborative team committed to working together to realize Hopscotch’s ambitious and important vision Own our data platform: architect, build, and maintain our data model, data pipelines, and data access layer that support our care delivery, operations, and analytics Ensure data quality & governance: implement practices that make our data trustworthy and usable for all stakeholders, from clinicians to operators Monitor and optimize data infrastructure: troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and drive efficiency through automation and process enhancements Lead with technical depth: review code, mentor engineers, and set engineering best practices across the team Think big picture: design today’s infrastructure with tomorrow’s needs in mind, laying the foundation for advanced analytics and AI Be hands-on: flex across the stack, from backend data engineering to occasional contributions in frontend applications that bring data to life Collaborate with cross-functional teams: work with product managers, analytics, operations, and care delivery stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions Share this job Report a problem with this job Hide company View 5 more jobs at Hopscotch Health Company Company benefits Paid holidays + PTO Company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance for you + your family FREE short-term and long-term disability insurance FREE $100k life insurance policy 401k plan with 4% company match + no vesting period $720 - $1,000 added to employee Health Savings Account annually for eligible health plans And more! Our take Hopscotch Health is a MedTech startup setting its sights on addressing the healthcare needs of rural communities. Alarming statistics from the CDC highlight that individuals in these regions face a significantly higher risk of succumbing to heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic lower respiratory disease, and strokes. While the concept of value-based healthcare, a model where healthcare providers are compensated based on patient health outcomes rather than sheer sales and services, is gaining traction and efficacy in urban areas, rural communities continue to lag behind, mirroring the disparities seen in traditional healthcare frameworks. Despite being in early development, Hopscotch Health's trajectory largely hinges on its ability to establish valuable partnerships with payers, healthcare providers, practitioners, and the communities themselves. Nevertheless, there is ample room for optimism, given the substantial potential within an underserved market. 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