About the Role
We are looking for a Data Engineer who is passionate about modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled development. In this role, you'll design, build, optimize, and support our next-generation AI-forward data platform, enabling scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions that power advanced analytics and machine learning. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, and support Beghou's AI-forward data platform.
- Build scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Databricks, Python, and PySpark.
- Develop cloud-native data solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
- Implement software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, version control, automated testing, and secure development practices.
- Optimize data processing performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data products.
- Apply cloud security and identity management best practices across the platform.
- Evaluate and incorporate AI tools into development workflows to improve engineering productivity and solution quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, architecture, and platform capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of professional data engineering experience.
- Strong programming experience with Python, including pandas and/or PySpark.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks and modern cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
- Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Amazon Redshift, or Snowflake.
- Experience using Git-based source control and modern CI/CD practices.
- Experience with identity and access management technologies such as Azure AD, Okta, OAuth, or SAML.
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
- Experience with ETL platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Informatica, SnapLogic, or Boomi.
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS.
- Experience developing web applications using Flask, Django, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, or Ajax.
- Experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools into engineering workflows.
- Industry certifications such as: Databricks Certified Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Azure/Fabric Data Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.
- Experience in the life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Skills
- Python
- PySpark
- Databricks
- AWS
- Azure
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- MySQL
- Amazon Redshift
- Snowflake
- Git
- CI/CD
- Azure AD
- Okta
- OAuth
- SAML
- Azure Data Factory
- Informatica
- SnapLogic
- Boomi
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS ECS
- Flask
- Django
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
- Ajax
Location
- Evanston, Illinois
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3+ years of professional data engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 to $105,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life & AD&D coverage
- Disability insurance
- Lifestyle Wellness Account
- Generous PTO
- Company holidays
- Paid parental & bonding leave
- 401(k) and employer match
- Tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts
- Performance bonuses
- Monthly phone stipend
- Employee discount program
- Mentorship
- Training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Charitable donation match
About the Company
- 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.
- 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!
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
