Job Title: Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB)
Location: Remote – India (UK Shift)
Type: Full-Time
About BigRio:
BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. We specialize in delivering advanced software solutions that include custom development, cloud data platforms, AI/ML integrations, and data analytics. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as healthcare, biotech, fintech, and more, BigRio offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team of top-tier professionals.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Database/ETL Engineer to join our team supporting a leading healthcare client. This is a remote, full-time opportunity based in India, aligned with the UK business hours.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MariaDB, strong hands-on experience with ETL pipelines, and familiarity with healthcare data standards and EHR systems like ModMed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize database systems using MariaDB.
- Build and maintain robust ETL pipelines to ingest and transform clinical and operational data.
- Integrate data from various healthcare sources using HL7, ADT, SUI, and Formsite-based inputs.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of sensitive healthcare data.
- Collaborate with data scientists, application developers, and clinical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.
- Support and maintain existing database infrastructure while planning for long-term scalability and performance.
- Provide data extracts and reports as needed, working closely with analytics and product teams.
- Implement and maintain best practices for database architecture, tuning, and backup/recovery.
- Work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment during UK hours.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in database engineering with strong proficiency in MariaDB.
- Proven expertise in building and maintaining ETL pipelines in a healthcare or regulated environment.
- Deep understanding of healthcare data formats and protocols: HL7, ADT, SUI, Formsite, etc.
Nice to have:
- Experience working with EHR platforms, particularly ModMed or similar (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
- Strong SQL skills and database performance tuning experience.
- Familiarity with data privacy standards and compliance (HIPAA or similar frameworks).
- Comfortable working in agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud data services (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
- Exposure to BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
- ModMed EHR experience
- Understanding of database version control and CI/CD workflows.
Shift Details:
- This role follows UK business hours (approx. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST).
- Flexibility for occasional overlap with US teams is a plus.