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Chennai · On-site · 5-8 Yrs · Oct 5
1 open role0 posted in 7d1 in 30d
Hiring: Engineering
Job description
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Data Engineer to design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines supporting clinical trials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/BS/BA) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technology role
- Strong hands-on programming experience with Python and SQL
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform
- Experience designing and deploying production-grade ETL/ELT data pipelines in cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with distributed/big-data processing technologies such as Apache Spark
- Experience with workflow orchestration and scheduling using Apache Airflow
- Experience working with data lakes and/or cloud data warehouses, such as Snowflake or Amazon Redshift
- Strong understanding of database concepts, data modeling, data integration, and large-scale data processing
- Experience handling semi-structured data formats such as JSON and XML
- Experience building or consuming REST/API-based integrations
- Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools such as GitLab/GitHub
- Strong understanding and practical application of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience working with clinical trial data and clinical data workflows
- Familiarity with clinical systems and data sources such as EDC/eCRF, CTMS, and other clinical trial source systems
- Ability to understand study-level data requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Experience coordinating or supporting study-level data transfer and integration specifications is preferred
- Understanding of data quality, traceability, validation, and regulatory expectations within a clinical environment is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to independently own technical deliverables while working effectively within cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and clinical stakeholders
- Ability to understand complex data requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
- Strong focus on data quality, reliability, scalability, and automation
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver within clinical study timelines
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Last updated 10 October 2026
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