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We are currently seeking a talented Data Engineer on behalf of a major International Organization.

Working model: fully remote

Salary range: 250 – 300 euros as freelancer

Language:

• Expert knowledge in spoken and written English.
• Intermediate knowledge of French and any other UN language would be an asset, but not mandatory.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Proven ability to design data architectures that integrate disparate sources into unified, model-ready datasets
• Hands-on experience with DHIS2, SORMAS, Go.Data, or OpenELIS
• Strong expertise in health data exchange standards (FHIR, HL7) and clinical terminologies (ICD-11, LOINC, SNOMED CT)
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for building ETL/ELT pipelines and working with relational databases
• Experience implementing canonical data models and “Data Dictionary” layers for metadata harmonization
• Demonstrated capability in designing interoperability middleware, semantic harmonization layers, and translation engines
• Experience with event-driven architecture, API gateways, modular connectors, and workflow orchestration
• Familiarity with AI/LLM-assisted approaches for data cleaning, entity resolution, and mapping
• Strong understanding of surveillance workflows, outbreak analytics, and public health information systems
• Experience building systems for low-resource/offline settings and deploying across cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) and on-premise environments
• Ability to translate epidemiological workflows into scalable technical solutions
• Solid experience in data protection engineering (GDPR, pseudonymization, RBAC, audit logging)

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience across software architecture and data engineering.
• At least 4 years specifically in public health information systems.
• Experience managing cloud-based and on-premise data platforms
• Proven ability to design and implement interoperability middleware and connectors (e.g., DHIS2, SORMAS, OpenMRS)
• Experience harmonizing surveillance data for advanced analytics and epidemiological modelling
• Familiarity with the Organization’s SMART Guidelines and Digital Adaptation Kits (DAKs)
• Demonstrated experience designing canonical data models and interoperability architectures
• Experience supporting deployment and scaling of interoperable digital health solutions at country level
• Experience leading engineering teams and documenting architectural decisions
• Strong track record of collaborating with epidemiologists, surveillance officers, emergency response teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational needs into reliable, scalable systems

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required, along with relevant certifications such as HL7 FHIR Proficiency, OpenHIE, and platformspecific credentials for systems like DHIS2 and SORMAS.

Desirable

• An advanced degree or specialized training in Health Informatics, Data Science, Software Engineering, information exchange and interoperability engineering, or augmented AI (or a comparable field) is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Remote model of working
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private Insurance
• A dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progression
• Ability to work with cutting edge technologies
• Pleasant working environment
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 29 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience.

Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.

Find out more about us at www.upcominds.com

We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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