Data Engineer - Remote

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Data Engineer!This is a fully remote position.Work Location:Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, WyomingOverviewWe are looking for a Data Engineer to support a modern data platform built on Databricks. This role will focus on building scalable data pipelines, supporting a metadata-driven ingestion framework, and ensuring data quality and governance are embedded into the platform. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain data pipelines using PySpark and DatabricksWork within a metadata-driven ingestion framework to onboard new datasetsImplement data quality checks and validation rules within pipelinesSupport ingestion from file-based sources and ingestion tools (e.g., Fivetran)Handle schema changes, incremental loads, and file processing patternsContribute to data governance practices including tagging, metadata, and lineageTroubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issuesCollaborate with architects and stakeholders on data onboarding and requirementsFollow and contribute to coding standards, reusable components, and best practicesEducationExperience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree3+ years of relevant experience with a degree 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree Certification/LicensureNo specific certification or licensure requirementsExperienceRequired to 3 to 5 years of relevant experienceHands-on experience with PySpark and DatabricksStrong SQL skillsExperience building ETL/ELT data pipelinesUnderstanding of Delta Lake concepts (merge, schema evolution, partitions)Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Basic experience with Git and version controlExposure to data catalog or governance tools (e.g., DataHub)Experience with Fivetran or similar ingestion toolsUnderstanding of data quality and validation conceptsExperience working with metadata-driven frameworksStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsAbility to work in a structured, framework-driven environmentFocus on data quality, not just pipeline executionWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving data ecosystemWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $80,204.80 - $133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.Keywords: Data Engineer, Azure, ACP, Azure Cloud Platform, Fivetran, metadata, PySpark, DatabricksBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.