Cloud Data Engineer
Durham, North Carolina / Boston, Massachusetts / Evanston, Illinois / Princeton, New Jersey / New York City, New York
Consulting – Consulting /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices.
Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes.
We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Data Engineer to join our team and help design, develop, and maintain modern cloud-based data solutions. In this role, you’ll build and optimize data pipelines using tools like Airflow and Redshift, integrate various data sources, and contribute to the architecture of our internal data platform, ARMADA.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and directly interface with clients, making strong communication and problem-solving skills essential. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across industries, particularly life sciences, while leveraging the latest in data engineering and cloud technologies.
We'll trust you to:
- Design, build, and enhance robust ETL and analytics pipelines using Airflow, SQL and other cloud technologies.
- Orchestrate workflows and automate data process using Airflow.
- Create data systems including APIs, automated data transfers, and cloud-native platforms.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for client teams, ensuring needs are met with high-quality solutions.
- Document code, deployments, and best practices to foster innovation and maintain high standards.
- Contribute to Beghou's internal data warehouse build, ARMADA.
- Apply your expertise in CI/CD, ETL design, schema architecture, and cloud platform management.
- Develop and deliver clear, insightful presentations and technical deliverables.
- Work cross-functionally with teams to brainstorm and implement complex data solutions.
- Stay agile and proactive, adapting to project needs and client priorities.
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering or application development.
- Hands-on expertise with Airflow (strongly preferred).
- SQL experience for data transformation
- VSCode as primary IDE
- Proficiency with one or more UI-based ETL tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Alteryx, Informatica, SnapLogic, Boomi, Prophecy).
- Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Snowflake, or Databricks.
- Strong software development fundamentals (Agile, Git/DevOps, code review, testing, documentation).
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly adapt.
- Experience configuring AzureAD/SAML/Okta/Oauth and administering cloud security on AWS or Azure.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS.
- Exposure to event-driven or streaming architectures.
- Prior experience in the life sciences industry (strongly preferred).
Bonus Points For:
At Beghou, you'll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you're passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data-first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact!
Compensation and Benefits:
Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following:
Health & Wellness
We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.
Work-Life Balance
Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.
Financial Wellness
We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.
Growth & Giving Back
Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.
Culture & Values
Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
