Data Engineering Specialist- Healthcare at Equest — NeverHard

WHO WE ARE: Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy , our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. Mariner's purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are: OUR VALUES We care for our team. We care about the impact we have on our community. We serve by solving complex problems. We grow because growth fuels opportunities. We innovate always and everywhere. We build a business that lasts. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We are seeking hands-on Data Engineers to design, build, and scale data pipelines within a complex, Azure-based healthcare environment. These roles are delivery-focused and critical to enabling interoperability, analytics, and AI/ML use cases across diverse data sources. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure services such as ADF, Databricks, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric Integrate data from multiple complex sources, including APIs, databases, flat files, and streaming platforms Process and optimize large-scale datasets for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency Implement robust data quality, validation, and monitoring frameworks within pipelines Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and developers in Agile delivery teams Ensure data security, privacy, and governance standards are applied in regulated environments Enable downstream data consumption for: Analytics and reporting platforms Operational systems AI/ML workloads SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE: Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Azure data services: Azure Data Factory (ADF) Databricks Synapse Analytics / Fabric Proficiency in Python and SQL Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) Proven track record handling large, complex datasets Experience building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines Understanding of data integration patterns and ETL/ELT design Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance practices Experience working in Agile environments Preferred skills & Experience Experience with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7) Exposure to real-time or event-driven architectures: Event Hub, Kafka, or similar technologies Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines and feature engineering Experience exposing data via APIs or data services Certification in Azure or other relevant technologies ...AND YOU ARE... Strong builder mindset - comfortable owning pipelines end-to-end Pragmatic problem solver who can work with messy, real-world data Able to balance speed of delivery with quality and governance Effective collaborator across technical and business teams Comfortable working in a regulated, healthcare-focused environment Energized by our company values! MARINER OFFERS YOU: A values-driven workplace where people really matter. Flexible work location Support for remote work/work from home. Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days. Unlimited training WHY MARINER? We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions. If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner! To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day. Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. Join our growing team!