Health Data Integration Specialist | Informatiker/in als Health Data Integration Specialist (m/w/d) / 13333 / Datenintegrationszentrum (D

Universitätsklinikum Essen

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 11, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Health Data Integration Specialist at the Data Integration Center, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical data and research. Your daily responsibilities involve developing high-performance ETL processes using Scala and JOOQ, modeling data into machine-readable formats, and optimizing database queries. You will design and implement Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) based on DICOMweb specifications, develop de-identification modules, and monitor ongoing integration workflows to ensure data quality. This role is ideal for technical experts who enjoy working with a modern stack including Rust, Python, and Kubernetes within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers the stability of the German public service (TV-L) and a family-friendly culture at University Hospital Essen. You will contribute directly to the advancement of medical data science while benefiting from structured professional development and a comprehensive health management program.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Computer Science or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in software development and data integration
  • Proven expertise in programming with Scala, Rust, or Python
  • Extensive experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL
  • Practical experience in version control and software development methodologies like unit testing
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2027. Proof of measles immunity/vaccination status required per §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG). Location: Essen, Germany.