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United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) · 4 hours ago

Data Engineer

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is seeking a Data Engineer with hands-on experience in designing and developing data management platforms for both on-prem and Azure-based cloud environments. The role involves building scalable data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical deliverables.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Develop and implement secure, scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Lake Storage

Design and build reliable ETL/ELT processes using Python (pandas, PySpark), SQL, and SSIS, integrating data from diverse sources including REST APIs and various file formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet)

Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical deliverables

Detect and resolve data quality issues; implement automated audits and monitoring processes

Participate in schema design and performance tuning

Mentor and support junior engineers across data engineering, analytics, and BI teams

Participate in code reviews, promoting clean, well-documented, and testable code

Stay current on trends in data engineering and cloud technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate

Qualification

Azure Data FactoryPython pandasPython PySparkSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)Azure Data Lake StorageREST APIsData warehousingBig Data technologiesData governance knowledgeAgile development practicesProblem-solving skills

Required

5 years of experience in data engineering, including 1+ years with Azure cloud-native solutions and 3+ years with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Expertise in MS SQL Server, SSIS, Python (pandas, PySpark), Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions and Azure Data Lake Storage

Experience working with a variety of file formats (e.g., CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet)

Familiarity using REST APIs for data extraction and integration

Proven experience designing and implementing data solutions

Good understanding of cloud architecture, data warehousing and modern data stack components

Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis on data and processing issues

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disparate datasets

Education: 4-year degree in computer science, engineering or other related IT field of study, or equivalent professional work experience

Preferred

Experience with Big Data technologies such as Databricks, Spark, or Azure Synapse

Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, version control, and agile development practices

Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks

Experience with data warehousing, analytics tools, and BI platforms

Company

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

UNOS is a nonprofit on a mission to save and transform lives through research, innovation and collaboration.

Founded in 1984

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.unos.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Maureen McBride

Chief Executive Officer

David Klassen

Chief Medical Officer

Recent News

Press Telegram

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2025-11-08

Chicago Tribune

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2025-09-26

EIN Presswire

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2025-09-12

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