Principal Data Engineer

We’re seeking a Principal Data Engineer & Program Manager to lead the design, build, and delivery of a next-generation AI-powered digital healthcare platform . This Azure-native ecosystem will redefine patient experience across telemedicine and telehealth applications by enabling interoperability, data governance, and advanced analytics at scale. You’ll serve as both strategic program lead and hands‑on technical owner , driving data engineering, architecture, and delivery excellence across multiple workstreams—while ensuring security, scalability, and measurable business outcomes. Location:Providencia,Guadalajara, Mexico️Language: Bilingual (English & Spanish)Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work and currently residing in Mexico.⌚ Full-Time | U.S. Eastern Time What You’ll Achieve Deliver the minimum viable lakehouse (Bronze/Silver/Gold) for 2–3 key domains such as EMR and claims, complete with lineage, data‑quality checks, and SLAs. Launch a certified Power BI semantic model with RLS, KPI documentation, and refresh SLAs. Develop operating runbooks covering RBAC, observability, cost control, and incident/change management. Your Responsibilities Lead and manage sprint planning, backlog, and stakeholder communication across data, streaming, BI, governance, and QA workstreams. Provide hands‑on technical leadership in ADLS Gen2, Iceberg/Delta, ADF, Databricks/Synapse, and Power BI. Define and enforce Medallion architecture standards , data partitioning, compaction, and lifecycle policies. Oversee data governance with Microsoft Purview and Entra ID, ensuring consistent taxonomy, RBAC, and lineage. Partner with Security and Compliance on HIPAA‑aligned data privacy and protection controls . Manage DevSecOps and CI/CD frameworks, observability, and disaster‑recovery strategies. Establish and monitor SLAs/SLOs for batch and streaming ingestion pipelines. Mentor and coach distributed teams, conducting design/code reviews and driving engineering best practices. What You Bring 10+ years in data engineering , including 3+ leading Azure lakehouse initiatives . Deep expertise in ADLS Gen2, Iceberg/Delta, ADF, SQL , and at least one of PySpark, Databricks, or Synapse . Proven success designing Power BI semantic models with RLS and high‑performance optimizations. Experience implementing data cataloging, quality KPIs, and metadata‑driven pipelines using Purview. Strong background in DevOps, IaC, Git, CI/CD, observability , and cloud cost management. Healthcare data familiarity (FHIR/HL7 ) and knowledge of HIPAA‑grade compliance are strong advantages. Why Join MezTal? At Meztal , we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work‑life balance and professional development. Christmas Bonus : 30 days, to be paid in December. Major Medical Expense Insurance : Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN. Minor Medical Insurance : VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements. Dental Insurance : Always smile with confidence Life Insurance : (Death and MXN Disability) Vacation Days : 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + Floating Holidays : 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico. Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy. Hybrid Scheme : Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in‑office work. Multicultural Exposure : Work with operations within Mexico and the United States. MezTal Internal Events : Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals. Exclusive Discounts : Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal. Academic Agreements : Access to national universities and language schools. #J-18808-Ljbffr