Lead Data Engineer

We currently have a career opportunity for a Technical Leader – Data Engineering (Snowflake, dbt, Azure) to join our team located in Colombia or Mexico.

As a Senior Technical Consultant you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will take direction from solution architects and Leads on development activities.

In this role, you will act as a Technical Leader with deep expertise in Snowflake, dbt, and Azure-native data engineering services to architect and deliver modern healthcare data solutions. You will partner with business stakeholders and IT leadership to design secure, compliant, high-quality data platforms that accelerate analytics, interoperability, and digital innovation. You will combine strong technical architecture, consulting leadership, communication, and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on leveraging AI technologies to improve efficiency and data quality.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Design end-to-end healthcare data architectures using Snowflake, dbt, ADLS Gen2, and Azure pipelines.
• Model complex healthcare datasets (EHR/EMR, HL7, FHIR, claims, lab, pharmacy, and operational data).
• Lead delivery across full lifecycle: discovery, design, build, testing, go-live, and support.
• Facilitate workshops and align requirements across clinical, payer, research, and IT stakeholders.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Python/SQL, and Azure tools.
• Ensure solutions meet regulatory, privacy, and security standards.
• Apply data quality frameworks to ensure accuracy in clinical and financial reporting.
• Leverage AI/Copilot tools to accelerate development, testing, documentation, and governance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or architecture.
• 3+ years leading technical or delivery teams.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Snowflake, dbt, Azure Data Factory/Synapse, ADLS, and Databricks.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, and DataOps practices.
• Strong data modeling and ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Fabric is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, etc.).
• Prior experience with clinical analytics, quality measures, risk adjustment, population health, or payer operations.
• Relevant certifications such as SnowPro Core, dbt Analytical Engineering, DP-203, DP-600, DP-700, or healthcare data management certifications.

Core Soft Skills

• Leadership: Motivate and guide engineers, promote healthy team dynamics, and empower stakeholders.
• Communication: Clearly explain complex data concepts to clinical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Proactiveness: Anticipate risks, simplify the path to value, and identify accelerators for healthcare workflows.
• Consultative Mindset: Facilitate decision-making, resolve ambiguity, and tailor solutions to the clinical and business context.
• Solution Delivery Ownership: Drive outcomes with accountability and transparency.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help ou