Data Engineer III

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!

Modivcare is looking for an experienced Data Engineer III to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and cloud infrastructure that supports data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will work in a dynamic Agile environment, partnering with analysts, data scientists, and engineering peers to deliver high-performance solutions for batch and streaming data use cases.

This role…

• Designs, develops, and supports scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Python, and Apache Airflow.
• Automates complex data workflows to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance at scale.
• Implements infrastructure-as-code using TypeScript or similar tools to support pipeline deployment and versioning.
• Manages real-time data ingestion and transformation using Apache Kafka and related streaming tools.
• Creates and supports AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) tasks for database replication and integrations.
• Handles large-scale datasets in a variety of formats including Parquet, Avro, and ORC, with a focus on optimization and cost control.
• Develops and manages data models and Redshift-based data warehouse environments, ensuring high query performance.
• Administers and supports reporting servers, ensuring accurate data availability for BI and analytics teams.
• Proactive contributor with a track record of successfully delivering production systems.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Supports system documentation, monitoring, testing, and sprint planning activities in an Agile delivery cycle.
• Contributes to data governance and access control by enforcing best practices in data security and cataloging.
• May lead projects and perform other duties as assigned.

We are interested in speaking with individuals with the following…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Five (5) plus years of experience in data engineering with expertise in ETL/ELT, data modeling, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Glue, S3, Lambda, EMR, Redshift, and DMS.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Experience orchestrating workflows using Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with reporting server environments and business intelligence data support.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code principles using tools such as TypeScript or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to data integration tools such as Matillion, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Kafka or other streaming data platforms for ingestion and processing.
• Understanding of Agile software development, CI/CD workflows, and production system monitoring.
• Experience in healthcare or transportation data domains is a plus.
• Effective communication, time management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: $97,200-133,700

This role is bonus-eligible based on individual and company performance.

Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received.  We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. 

We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.

Modivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)

Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr.recruiting@modivcare.com