Healthcare Data Engineer (Remote - Virtual Dementia Care)

If you got into healthcare to make a difference, you’re in the right place.  We’re looking for a values-driven, mission-focused, dynamic Healthcare Data Engineer who is passionate about working with seniors (and their families), especially those navigating challenges with dementia.  Someone who is searching for a workplace and culture that is as committed to them as they are their patients.  If that’s you, read on!

What’s Rippl?

At Rippl, we are a passionate, impatient, slightly irreverent, people-obsessed group of optimists & doers intent on building a movement to bring dementia care to our aging population. We believe there is no more noble mission than caring for people at this critical stage of life, and we’re ready to take action. 

We’re reimagining what dementia care for seniors can be. By leveraging an obsession with supporting our clinicians, a new care model and disruptive technology, we are pioneering an entirely new way to democratize senior access to high quality, wrap-around dementia care, for seniors and their families and caregivers.  Helping them stay healthier, at home longer, and out of the ER and hospital.

Our Mission

The Rippl Mission is to enable more good days for those living with dementia and their families. 

Our Core Values 

At Rippl, we live and breathe a set of shared, core values that help us build the best team to serve our patients, families and caregivers. 

We’re fed up. Today’s dementia care isn’t working. Too many families are struggling to find the support they need, and too many seniors are left without the care they deserve. We know it can be done better—so we’re doing it.

We’re changemakers. We’re pioneering a new, better care model that actually works for people living with dementia and their families. We use evidence-based care, technology, and human connection to deliver the support that people need—when and where they need it. And we’re proving it works.

We’re in a hurry. The need for high-quality dementia care has never been greater. The number of people living with dementia is growing at an unprecedented rate. Families need help now, and we refuse to wait.

We start with yes. We don’t let barriers stop us. When faced with a challenge, we figure it out—together. We’re problem-solvers, innovators, and doers who find a way to make things happen for the people who need us.

We care for those who care for others. Great care starts with the people delivering it. We are obsessed with supporting our care team—because when they feel valued and empowered, patients and caregivers get the care they deserve.

Join the movement 

We’re looking to find other changemakers who are ready to join our movement. 

The Role:

At Rippl, we are transforming mental healthcare for seniors with dementia and their caregivers. As a Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that empowers clinical teams and business leaders to deliver better outcomes through data-driven insights. You will play a critical role in managing the pipelines and systems that enable secure, reliable access to healthcare and operational data across the organization.

In this role, you will architect and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines and storage systems using modern cloud platforms and ETL frameworks. You’ll be responsible for ensuring efficient ingestion, transformation, and delivery of healthcare and operational data, supporting both batch and real-time processing needs. Your work will form the backbone of Rippl’s data infrastructure, enabling analytics, reporting, and clinical applications to operate on clean, secure, and well-governed datasets. Expertise in building distributed data systems and applying data engineering best practices to healthcare data integrations is essential.

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable data solutions that directly improve the lives of seniors and their families, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Functions:

• Design and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines using modern ETL frameworks (e.g., dbt, Fivetran) on cloud platforms, including AWS and GCP.
• Build and manage cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake) and data marts.
• Perform data quality checks, validations, and mapping for health plan data feeds (standard and custom formats).
• Translate health plan specifications and map differences across varying data structures.
• Collaborate with analytics, reporting, and clinical teams to ensure data is accessible and reliable.
• Optimize data systems and troubleshoot data issues across the pipeline and storage layers.
• Implement and enforce data governance, security, and privacy standards aligned with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering, preferably in the healthcare industry
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Experience with data modeling and ETL frameworks like Fivetran
• Professional working experience with dbt
• Proficiency in Python, Spark, or other data processing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with data warehousing (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare claims or clinical data
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, security, and privacy best practices
• Experience working with TUVA strongly preferred

What’s in it for you 

• Development, mentoring and training programs designed to help you chart your dream career and make sure you are learning everything you need to know as you gain more responsibility 
• Fast growth company with opportunities to take on more responsibility or develop into new roles
• Flexible work environment and the opportunity to work from home
• Competitive compensation 
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution 
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance and Disability
• Remote Work stipend
• Generous Paid Time Off 

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Role: $99,000 - $130,000 depending on experience 

We are going to make some very big waves starting with a small Rippl - come join us!