Data Engineer

About The Company

Patterson Dental is a leading provider of dental products, technologies, and services, dedicated to helping dental professionals provide outstanding care. We are committed to driving innovation in the dental industry through robust technology platforms and integrated services. Our Data Services team plays a critical role in supporting Patterson’s SaaS product suite by delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality data solutions that meet the evolving needs of the healthcare market.

About The Role

The Principal Data Engineer is a strategic leadership role within Patterson’s Data Services team, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s data architecture, engineering standards, and scalable data infrastructure. As the team’s subject matter expert, you will lead the development of secure and resilient data solutions, while ensuring data quality, privacy, and compliance across platforms. This position requires a deep technical background, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to mentoring others in best practices.

Location: Fully Remote (with occasional quarterly travel to corporate sites)

Compensation: $120,200 – $150,300 (final offer may vary based on experience, location, and skills)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of large-scale data solutions including data warehouses and integration pipelines
• Define and enforce best practices for data quality, performance, and security
• Architect and implement modern ELT pipelines and data services using Azure-based technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data solutions in an agile environment
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to team members
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through evaluation of emerging technologies
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve systemic issues in data systems
• Champion ethical and secure handling of organizational and customer data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field
• 9+ years of data engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB)
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and other Azure services
• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and data science libraries
• In-depth understanding of data modeling, MDM, integration, architecture, and data warehousing
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA)
• Skilled in Git, CI/CD practices, Azure DevOps, and issue tracking tools
• Experience with BI and semantic-layer-based analytics tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong grasp of Agile and DataOps methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience speaking at or attending industry conferences
• Proven ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences

Work Environment

This is a remote-first role with a well-supported virtual collaboration structure. Flexibility is supported, and all employees are offered equal access to career development and advancement regardless of location. Occasional travel for team or corporate events may be required.

On-Call Requirements

Participation in periodic on-call rotations and availability during evenings/weekends for critical issue resolution or production deployments may be required.

Equal Opportunity

Patterson Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and workplace.