IT Data Solutions Developer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled IT professionals in healthcare has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in data solutions development roles in 2025. Advocate Aurora Health stands out for its commitment to innovation and employee growth. As a leader in the industry, they're seeking a talented IT Data Solutions Developer to drive business insights. With the rise of remote work, this role offers a unique chance to join a forward-thinking team. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise, particularly in Excel, SQL, and data analysis, as well as their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The IT Data Solutions Developer role at Advocate Aurora Health is a critical part of the Enterprise Operational Reporting team. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for analyzing, developing, and enhancing analytical and operational data solutions to meet complex business needs. Your expertise will help drive business insights and inform strategic decisions. You will work closely with operational and IT teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and effective use of data.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, technical design, and project management. You will lead multiple medium to large-scale projects and requests, utilizing standard project management tools and methodologies. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all organizational levels will be essential to your success in this role.
What You Will Do
- Analyze, develop, and enhance analytical and operational data solutions to meet complex business needs
- Lead metric and technical design efforts in collaboration with operational and IT teams
- Utilize standard project management tools and methodologies to lead multiple medium to large-scale projects and requests
- Translate business requirements into well-designed and validated data solutions
- Provide thorough and accurate documentation for all work, adhering to current industry standards
- Provide production support for ETL/ELT/data solutions, including problem analysis, design, implementation, and testing of data models and reports
- Perform data solutions administration activities, including training and on-call support
- Identify and manage change effectively and efficiently in a changing environment
- Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies, including healthcare environment, EHR, ERP, Cloud, SQL, and BI technology
- Mentor junior team members and provide expertise in the analysis and development of Enterprise data solutions
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge
- Epic certification(s) in relevant Cogito/reporting application
- Workday certification(s) in relevant WD reporting application
- 2-4 years of experience in a healthcare or comparable setting working with report, data, or analytics development
- Experience with enterprise EHR, Rev Cycle, and/or ERP application
- Knowledge of data/BI tools such as Business Objects, Epic Slicer Dicer, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
- Experience with database content creation, traditional database platforms, and cloud data development platforms
- Significant SQL, Python, Java, or other data manipulation language experience
Nice to Have
- Experience with ETL/ELT and data orchestration tools such as SSIS, ADF, DB2, Informatica, DataStage, etc.
- Knowledge of healthcare data experience, including EHR, Quality, or ERP data
- Experience with Agile project management methodologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare organization
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of data analysis and technical design principles to stand out in this role
- Showcase your experience with Excel, SQL, and ETL tools in your resume and cover letter
- Be prepared to provide examples of your project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Highlight your knowledge of industry trends and technologies, including healthcare environment and BI technology
- Prepare to discuss your approach to data solutions administration and production support during the interview process
- Consider obtaining Epic or Workday certifications to increase your competitiveness for this role
- Research Advocate Aurora Health's company culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with their mission and vision
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