Job Description

📍 Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid, 3 days/week at our office in Back Bay)

Hi, this is Eric 👋 We’re hiring a stellar Data Engineer to join our engineering org at Basil Systems.

About Basil Systems

At Basil Systems, we're revolutionizing healthcare data access and insights for the life sciences industry. We've built powerful platforms that help pharmaceutical and medical device companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes, accelerate product development, and ultimately bring life-saving innovations to market faster. Our SaaS platforms transform disconnected data sources into actionable intelligence, empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes and save lives.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to own and advance the data infrastructure that powers our healthcare insights platform. As our engineering team scales and we expand our data capabilities, we need someone who can build reliable, scalable pipelines while ensuring data quality across increasingly complex regulatory sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust ETL processes for healthcare regulatory data
• Integrate new data sources as we onboard customers and expand platform capabilities
• Optimize pipeline performance and reliability
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across complex transformation workflows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a data engineer or in a similar role
• Experience with Apache Spark and distributed computing
• Familiarity with common ML algorithms and their applications
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn and work with Generative AI technologies
• Experience with developing for distributed cloud platforms
• Experience with MongoDB / ElasticSearch and technologies like BigQuery
• Strong commitment to engineering best practices

Nice-to-Haves

• Solid understanding of modern security practices, especially in healthcare data contexts
• Subject matter expertise in LifeSciences / Pharma / MedTech

This role might not be for you if...

• You're a heavy process advocate and want enterprise-grade Scrum or rigid methodologies
• You have a need for perfect clarity before taking action
• You have a big company mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health and vision benefits
• Attractive equity package
• Flexible work environment (remote-friendly)
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that are helping bring life-saving medical products to market
• Be part of a mission-driven team solving real healthcare challenges at a critical scaling point

Our Culture

At Basil Systems, we value flexibility and support a distributed team. We actively employ and support remote team members across different geographies, allowing you to work when, where, and how you work best. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment for everyone. Our team is passionate about using technology to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.

How to Apply

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit for our team, please send your resume and a brief introduction to engineering-jobs@basilsys.com.

Basil Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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