<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=240172&hashed=1596480400" alt="TXO Logo Horizontal.2025"></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Texas Oncology</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> is looking for a <strong>Remote Oncology Data Engineer </strong>to join our <strong>Precision Medicine</strong> team!<strong>  This position is based out of the corporate office in Dallas, Texas. </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Texas Oncology </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, <strong>Texas Oncology</strong> treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Why work for us?</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Join a Team That Invests in Your Future</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">What does the Oncology Data Engineer do?</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The Oncology Data Engineer </span><span style="font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">will support Precision Medicine's data delivery team,  design and build robust data pipelines and implement new data architecture to support informatics decision-making. Leveraging deep understanding of ETL methodologies, and AI technologies, the Oncology Data Engineer will create scalable and efficient solutions using innovative technology, including SQL, OpenAI tools and large language models (LLMs).  </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.</span></p> <br><strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The essential duties and responsibilities (included but not limited to):</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Data Delivery Support</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation from various sources such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), lab interfaces, and data warehouses.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Support data science initiatives with SQL coding from various data warehouses.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Implement new data architecture, drawing inspiration from existing pipelines.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Optimize ETL workflows for performance and accuracy, ensuring seamless data integration.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">AI and LLM Integration</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Integrate AI functionalities into data platforms using OpenAI tools and LLMs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Collaborate with AI teams to implement AI-driven solutions within the data pipeline.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and LLM technologies to enhance platform capabilities.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Collaboration and Support</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Monitoring and Maintenance</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Implement monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve platform issues.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Perform regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades to cloud infrastructure and associated services.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Documentation and Best Practices</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architectures, processes, and procedures.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Advocate for and implement best practices in cloud engineering, SQL coding, ETL processes, and AI integration.</span></li></ul> <br><strong> Qualifications </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience: </span></em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> <strong>Education</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Healthcare & Oncology Domain Knowledge</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Understanding of oncology workflows and clinical data types</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Familiarity with molecular/genomic data (e.g., NGS, variants, biomarkers)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Experience integrating laboratory, pathology, and molecular testing data</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, LOINC, SNOMED)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Experience working with EHR data (e.g., IKMg1/IKMg2, Epic, Copia)</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Experience</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">7–10 years of professional experience in data engineering with a focus on ETL processes</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering in Healthcare.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Strong background in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Experience with OpenAI tools and integrating AI functionalities, including LLMs, into data platforms.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Technical Skills</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Strong experience with SQL required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Experience with GitHub, Confluence, Jira preferred</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Soft Skills</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Effective communication and teamwork skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"><strong>Physical Demands</strong>:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching are required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range. Must be able to view computer screens and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"><strong>Work Environment</strong>:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting.</span></p>