AI Data Engineer

Data Engineer - Veridix AI

US Remote

Veridix AI is the technology, data, and AI arm of the Emmes Group, a leading full-service contract research organization (CRO) with over 47 years of experience in supporting clinical research across more than 70 countries. With industry-leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, Emmes is one of the top clinical service providers to the U.S. government and is rapidly expanding its presence in biopharma.  

Veridix AI develops advanced eClinical solutions, powering clinical trials through patient data collection, randomization, biospecimen tracking, and data quality monitoring. Our cutting-edge AI innovations, including Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, are transforming clinical trial timelines by streamlining processes from document authoring to automating study builds.  

Our “Character Achieves Results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity.  If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!  You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly. 

Primary Purpose 

The Data Engineer will have a strong background in data engineering and extensive experience with AWS Cloud services. As a Data Engineer, they are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our data analytics and business intelligence initiatives. 

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and store data from various sources. 
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements, design data models, and deliver solutions that meet business needs. 
• Automate data workflows and implement monitoring and logging to ensure the health and performance of the data infrastructure. 
• Conduct data profiling, cleansing, and validation to ensure high data quality standards. 
• Optimize data storage and retrieval performance, ensuring data quality and integrity. 
• Implement and manage data architecture on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. 
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in data engineering and AWS cloud technologies. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 3 or more years of related professional experience. 
• Experience in data engineering strong focus on AWS cloud services. 
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift). 
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, and Redshift. 
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. 
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL concepts, and data warehousing. 
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and data science workflows. 
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., QuickSight, Qlik). 
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB). 
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to establish best design and user flows for applications. 
• Strong multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills. 
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Satisfactory background check required. 

More about The Emmes Group

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all. 

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. 

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! 

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our  Emmes Cares  community engagement program.   We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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