Senior / Staff Data Engineer / Healthcare / Irvine / Hybrid / Contract to Hire

Irvine, California

Contract

$85/hr – $95/hr

Job Description

We’re working with a well-established organization that is expanding its Digital Engineering team and is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a full-time remote contract role. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Snowflake in a secure and data-sensitive environment. You’ll join a team focused on building scalable data infrastructure to power enterprise analytics and reporting.

This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned data engineer who thrives on building clean, secure, and high-performance data pipelines. The organization is committed to privacy and compliance, with real-world impact in regulated sectors. If you’re looking for a position where your work directly supports smarter business decisions, operational excellence, and cross-departmental insights this is the role. You’ll gain exposure to a modern data stack, strong engineering leadership, and an opportunity to make a strategic technical impact.
Contract duration: 4-6 months contract to hire
Required Skills & Experience
· 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering
· Strong SQL skills and deep experience with relational and columnar databases
· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric tools (e.g., Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory)
· Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data modeling
· Experience with sensitive data processing and privacy compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
· Familiarity with data governance, quality, and lifecycle best practices
· Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience
· Experience evaluating or working with Snowflake
· Proficiency in Python, R, or DAX scripting
· Background in healthcare or other highly regulated industries
· Exposure to cloud data infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
· Understanding of data warehousing architecture
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· Microsoft Fabric (Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI)
· SQL and Data Modeling
· Snowflake/Cloud Tools Evaluation
· Scripting (Python, R, or DAX)
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands-On Data Engineering
· 20% Stakeholder Collaboration
· 10% Data Governance & Architecture Discussion

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Vacation Time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
  • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
  • Paid Sick Time Leave
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.