Data Engineer (Healthcare Data Pipelines)

Data Engineer (Healthcare Data Pipelines) Contract | US Citizen | Remote Contract (1 year+) 100% Remote Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizens for this position. Will need to be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED. Description We're seeking a Data Engineer (Healthcare Data Pipelines) to support our client on a CMS program, focused on building and maintaining data pipelines and production analytics systems. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys structured workflows, automation, and data quality at scale. Responsibilities  Will be responsible for developing code based on requirements, developing visualizations and interating base don client feedback. Build and maintain ETL/data pipelines (Python + SQL) Support weekly/monthly production data workflows Ensure data quality and reliability across systems Work in an Agile environment (Jira/Confluence) Requirements Strong Python + SQL + ETL experience GitHub Experience with complex data (healthcare claims experience; Medicaid experience highly desired) Desired Enterprise-CMCS GitHub Databricks (Specifically DataConnect Databricks) BI tools (QuickSight or other BI tools for developing visualizations) Jira and Confluence An understanding of data ingestion and data processing, data linking, and software application lifecycle Familiarity with Agile development and work management. Please Note: Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas). $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com. Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.