Senior / Staff Data Engineer / Healthcare / Irvine / Hybrid / Contract to Hire Irvine, California **Hybrid** Contract $85/hr - $95/hr **Job Description** We’re working with a well-established organization that is expanding its Digital Engineering team and is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a full-time remote contract role. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Snowflake in a secure and data-sensitive environment. You’ll join a team focused on building scalable data infrastructure to power enterprise analytics and reporting. This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned data engineer who thrives on building clean, secure, and high-performance data pipelines. The organization is committed to privacy and compliance, with real-world impact in regulated sectors. If you’re looking for a position where your work directly supports smarter business decisions, operational excellence, and cross-departmental insights this is the role. You’ll gain exposure to a modern data stack, strong engineering leadership, and an opportunity to make a strategic technical impact. Contract duration: 4-6 months contract to hire **Required Skills & Experience** · 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering · Strong SQL skills and deep experience with relational and columnar databases · Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric tools (e.g., Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory) · Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data modeling · Experience with sensitive data processing and privacy compliance (e.g., HIPAA) · Familiarity with data governance, quality, and lifecycle best practices · Excellent collaboration and communication skills **Desired Skills & Experience** · Experience evaluating or working with Snowflake · Proficiency in Python, R, or DAX scripting · Background in healthcare or other highly regulated industries · Exposure to cloud data infrastructure (Azure, AWS) · Understanding of data warehousing architecture **What You Will Be Doing** **Tech Breakdown** · Microsoft Fabric (Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI) · SQL and Data Modeling · Snowflake/Cloud Tools Evaluation · Scripting (Python, R, or DAX) **Daily Responsibilities** · 70% Hands-On Data Engineering · 20% Stakeholder Collaboration · 10% Data Governance & Architecture Discussion **You will receive the following benefits:** · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Paid Vacation Time Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Casey Ryan **Specialization:** + Data Engineering