Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB)

Job Title: Senior Database / ETL Engineer (MariaDB)

Location: Remote – India (UK Shift)

Type: Full-Time

About BigRio:

BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. We specialize in delivering advanced software solutions that include custom development, cloud data platforms, AI/ML integrations, and data analytics. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as healthcare, biotech, fintech, and more, BigRio offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team of top-tier professionals.

About the Role:

Senior Database/ETL Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize database systems using

  MariaDB

  .
• Build and maintain robust

  ETL pipelines

  to ingest and transform clinical and operational data.
• Integrate data from various healthcare sources using

  HL7

  ,

  ADT

  ,

  SUI

  , and

  Formsite

  -based inputs.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of sensitive healthcare data.
• Collaborate with data scientists, application developers, and clinical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.
• Support and maintain existing database infrastructure while planning for long-term scalability and performance.
• Provide data extracts and reports as needed, working closely with analytics and product teams.
• Implement and maintain best practices for database architecture, tuning, and backup/recovery.
• Work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment during UK hours.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in

  database engineering

  with strong proficiency in

  MariaDB

  .
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining

  ETL pipelines

  in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of

  healthcare data formats and protocols

  :

  HL7

  ,

  ADT

  ,

  SUI

  ,

  Formsite

  , etc.
• Nice to have: experience working with

  EHR platforms

  , particularly

  ModMed

  or similar (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
• Strong SQL skills and database performance tuning experience.
• Familiarity with

  data privacy standards

  and compliance (HIPAA or similar frameworks).
• Comfortable working in agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud data services (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Exposure to BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• ModMed EHR experience
• Understanding of database version control and CI/CD workflows.

Shift Details:

• This role follows

  UK business hours

  (approx. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST).

Flexibility for occasional overlap with US teams is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BigRio is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigRio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.