IT Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As an IT Data Engineer is responsible for developing robust, scalable, high-performance data pipelines enabling the organization to extract valuable insights from large and complex datasets. In this role, you will leverage Azure data services for data integration work, including developing a data model, maintaining a data lake and analytics environment, and writing scripts for data integration and analysis. You will also work closely and collaboratively with Data & Analytics team members to define requirements, mine and analyze data, integrate data from various sources, and deploy high-quality data pipelines to support the analytics needs of different Stryker business divisions and functions.  

**This position is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Allendale, NJ office.**  

Who we want:

Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality. 

Data translators. Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations. 

Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes. 

Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning,  forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities. 

What you will do:

Data Engineering:

• Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes to move and transform data from various sources into our data warehouse with key focus on Azure data factory pipelines.
• Optimize and automate data pipelines to ensure high performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Manage and optimize database systems, ensuring they meet performance and security requirements.
• Implement data retention policies and archival strategies.

Data Quality and Governance:

• Establish and enforce data quality standards and best practices.
• Work closely with data stewards to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Work closely with the IT team to integrate data engineering solutions into overall IT architecture.

Documentation:

• Document data engineering processes, workflows, and solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation for data dictionaries, data lineage, and metadata.

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required, Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent field of study preferred. 
• Azure based data engineering certifications preferred.  
• Strong familiarity with Azure and Databricks, and proficiency in SQL required.
• Familiarity with big data and advanced data science technologies preferred.
• Ability to analyze business situations preferred.

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.