Clinical Data Engineer

Clinical data engineering supports the backbone of healthcare innovation, enabling organizations to transform raw clinical information into actionable insights that drive better patient outcomes. This opportunity invites skilled data professionals to register their interest in contract-based Clinical Data Engineer roles focused on building robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics in a regulated healthcare environment. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Clinical Data Engineer contract positions based in San Diego, California. Roles of this type sit at the intersection of healthcare data management and engineering discipline, supporting teams that depend on clean, reliable clinical datasets to power research, analytics, and operational decision-making. You would work within organizations committed to HIPAA compliance and clinical data governance, applying technical expertise to manage data pipelines and maintain the quality standards that clinical work demands. Typical Role Overview Location: San Diego, California, USAContract type: Contract Full-timeRate: $560–$800 per day, dependent on experience and expertiseDomain: Clinical data Healthcare analytics Regulated data environments What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines that ingest, transform and validate clinical datasetsCollaborating with clinical teams and data analysts to understand data requirements and quality standardsImplementing data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical recordsManaging data lineage and documentation to support compliance, audit and analytical transparencyTroubleshooting data issues and working with stakeholders to resolve data quality gapsSupporting analytics teams by preparing and optimizing datasets for reporting and statistical analysisParticipating in technical reviews and contributing to improvements in data architecture and pipeline efficiency What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5–10 years of experience in data engineering, clinical data management, or related data infrastructure rolesStrong proficiency in SQL and experience designing and maintaining data pipelinesDemonstrated expertise in data quality management and validation practicesUnderstanding of HIPAA compliance requirements and regulated data environmentsExperience with data visualization and analytics toolsFamiliarity with statistical concepts and their application to healthcare dataAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have HIPAA Compliance Certification or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) certificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Data Science, or related fieldExperience with cloud-based data platforms or data warehouse solutionsBackground in clinical research or healthcare analytics What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Contract-based flexibility with competitive daily rates ($560–$800 per day) reflecting your experienceMeaningful work supporting clinical research and healthcare innovationExposure to regulated healthcare environments and data governance best practicesOpportunity to develop expertise in clinical data engineering and analytics pipeline designCollaboration with experienced clinical and data teamsProfessional growth in a specialized and growing fieldPotential for contract extension or transition based on performance and organizational needs About Specialist Staffing Group We connect talented data and analytics professionals with forward-thinking organizations across healthcare, technology, and regulated industries. Our mission is to match skilled engineers and analysts with roles where their expertise directly supports innovation and operational excellence. We understand the specialized demands of clinical data work and the importance of pairing the right technical talent with organizations that value data integrity and compliance. How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.