Data Engineer at Medtronic

Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Master’s degree is a bonus
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or related roles
  • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, and data sets. Strong understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and best practices
  • Proficient in SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
  • Knowledge of data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake)
  • Experience with big data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop)
  • Experience with data transformation, metadata management, dependencies, and workload orchestration
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data services (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow)
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python (required), Scala, or Java
  • Comfortable with shell scripting and command-line tools (e.g., Bash, CLI)
  • Experience with version control systems, especially Git, including Git user interfaces (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
  • Experience using LLMs and agentic tools for process automation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to evolving needs
  • Collaborative, proactive, and able to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex, large-scale problems
  • Curious, resilient, and motivated to continuously improve and explore new solutions
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with real-time data streaming

Responsibilities

  • Design & Build Data Pipelines: Architect, implement, and optimize ETL/ELT processes to ingest data from various sources (databases, APIs, streaming systems)
  • Data Modelling: Develop and maintain logical and physical data models in data warehouses/lakes like AWS S3 & Athena or Oracle
  • Deploy and manage data infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using IaC tools to ensure scalability, reliability and cost efficiency
  • Data Quality & Governance: Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data assets
  • Collaboration & Documentation: Understand requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and document data schemas, pipeline designs, and best practices
  • Explore and integrate innovative data tools, including LLMs and agentic systems, into the existing data ecosystem to enhance analytics and automation

Skills

ETL
ELT
AWS
S3
Athena
Oracle
Azure
GCP
IaC
Data Modeling
Data Pipelines
LLMs

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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