$120K - 160K a year
Design and optimize cloud-native data pipelines and infrastructure, lead SQL Server to PostgreSQL migrations, and ensure performance and cost efficiency of AWS workloads.
5+ years in data or software engineering with advanced Python, PySpark, SQL, AWS data services, Terraform experience, and familiarity with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and C#.
Sr. Data Platform Engineer This is a fully remote role. Job purpose summary Real Time’s suite of Interventional Analytics solutions enables post-acute facilities to seamlessly collaborate with their partner hospitals, health systems, ACOs, and managed care plans to improve care, reduce costs, and achieve a level of interoperability. Real Time is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer with deep hands-on experience across AWS, Terraform, Python, PySpark, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and C#. This role will focus on designing and optimizing cloud-native data solutions, driving performance and cost efficiency, and enabling large-scale migrations from legacy SQL Server systems to modern PostgreSQL-based architectures. The ideal candidate thrives in independent, dynamic environments, is comfortable shifting between multiple projects, and can balance long-term architecture with short-term deliverables. Duties and responsibilities • Design, build, and optimize data pipelines (batch and streaming) using PySpark, Python, and SQL • Lead and support SQL Server → PostgreSQL migration efforts, including schema translation, performance tuning, and data validation • Implement and maintain Terraform infrastructure for AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Redshift, DMS, etc.) • Conduct performance and cost optimization reviews of AWS workloads, recommending and implementing improvements • Develop frameworks for data quality, monitoring, and reconciliation • Collaborate with business stakeholders and other engineers to translate requirements into scalable solutions • Apply software engineering best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing, code reviews) to data engineering workflows • Contribute to standards, best practices, and technical mentorship across the team • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide production support, ensuring reliability of data platforms with minimal disruption to business operations Additional Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain regular and punctual attendance. • Any other assigned tasks • Comply with all company policies and procedures. Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering or software engineering roles • Advanced skills with Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing • Strong SQL development experience, including query tuning and ETL/ELT design • Hands-on experience with AWS data services (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, DDB, DMS, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC) • Experience with Terraform/Terragrunt (or equivalent IaC) for AWS infrastructure automation • Familiarity with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including database optimization and migration patterns • Working knowledge of C# for application/data integrations • Strong grasp of data modeling, architecture, and governance best practices • Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to self-manage, and comfort working in environments with changing priorities • Bachelor’s degree required • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. • AWS certification (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, or DevOps) a plus • Data visualization experience with Tableau, PowerBI, MicroStrategy, etc. also a plus • Experience working in the healthcare industry a plus • You must love what you do! You will be working with other talented and passionate individuals who enjoy working and solving problems together! Additional Qualifications • Independent contributor who can also collaborate effectively in a remote environment • Strong communication skills, both technical and business-oriented • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities without losing quality • Reliability and responsiveness when participating in the on-call rotation, with a proactive and calm approach to production issues • Positive, solution-oriented mindset - able to tackle tasks with optimism Working conditions Position requires minimal amount of travel. Remote/Work from anywhere work environment within the United States. Physical requirements Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods. Direct reports None Why you'll love it here{{:}} • You’ll be part of a team that helps save lives every day, and improves the lives of 100,000s of people! • Competitive base salary • Work from home • Ongoing training and coaching for career development • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with significant company contribution • Disability insurance • 401(k) retirement savings program
This job posting was last updated on 10/18/2025