Senior PHP Data Engineer - AI Automation

Company: PaceMate™
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description PaceMate™ Senior PHP Data Engineer - AI & Automation (full-time, remote) Primary Location: All U.S. Locations (remote) Department: AI Innovation - Engineering FLSA Type: Exempt Reports To: Head of AI, Innovation and Data Location: Remote (Must reside within the contiguous United States) About PaceMate PaceMate is a remote cardiac device monitoring company that plays a critical role in healthcare by enabling continuous monitoring of patients with cardiac devices. We're a 200-person, PE-backed company that's both profitable and growing. We operate as a 100% remote organization, giving our team members the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a real impact on patient care. Learn more: https://pacemate.com The Opportunity You'll be one of the founding members of PaceMate's brand-new AI & Automation development team. This isn't just a development role—you'll be a key architect and partner in shaping the technical direction of our data services platform. As our Senior PHP Data Engineer, you'll design and build the data extraction and processing services that power our platform. You'll work across web scraping, PDF processing, HL7 data feeds, and other healthcare data sources to create robust, scalable data pipelines. You'll also help build internal data tools that enable our product team to make better decisions. This is a high-impact role where your architectural decisions will influence how we leverage data and AI across the organization. What Makes This Role Different Founding Team Member & Architect You're not just implementing features—you're architecting the future of our data services. Your technical decisions will shape how we extract, process, and utilize data across PaceMate. You'll have significant influence on technology choices, architecture patterns, and team direction. AI-First Development We integrate AI tools throughout our development lifecycle. You'll use Claude CLI, agentic development frameworks, and modern AI-powered coding tools to move faster and solve harder problems. We expect you to leverage these tools as a core part of your workflow, not as an afterthought. Complex Data Challenges You'll tackle interesting technical problems: HL7 data processing and healthcare data standards PDF extraction with complex layouts and medical terminology Data pipeline architecture that handles diverse source types Performance optimization for large-scale data extraction Healthcare Impact Every data service you build directly affects patient care and clinical outcomes. You'll see the real-world impact of your work in cardiac monitoring and patient health. What You'll Do Build Data Extraction Services (60%) Design and implement PHP services to extract data from web sources, PDFs, and HL7 feeds Develop PDF parsing solutions that accurately extract structured data from complex medical documents Process and normalize HL7 healthcare data feeds into usable formats Create scalable data pipelines that handle high-volume extraction workloads Implement error handling, retry logic, and monitoring for production data services Architect Data Services Platform (20%) Design the architecture for our data extraction and processing infrastructure Make technology and framework decisions that will scale with the team Establish patterns and best practices for data service development Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies Document architectural decisions and technical standards Partner with leadership on roadmap and technical strategy Build Internal Data Tools (15%) Develop internal tools that enable data-driven decision making Create data processing and analysis capabilities Build APIs and services that power internal applications Support product team needs with custom data solutions Team Collaboration & Growth (5%) Collaborate with the Data Quality Automation Engineer on validation strategies Share knowledge about data extraction patterns and architecture decisions Help shape team culture and development practices Mentor future team members as the team grows What We're Looking For Core Skills (Non-Negotiable) 1. Relentless Problem-Solving You don't give up when you hit a wall—you find creative ways around it You take ownership of problems and drive them to resolution You're resourceful and can work through ambiguous challenges independently 2. Insatiable Curiosity You dig deep to understand why data looks the way it does You stay current with AI advancements and experiment with new tools You ask "why?" and "what if?" constantly 3. AI/Agentic Development Experience Hands-on experience with Claude CLI, Cursor, or similar agentic development tools You've used AI to enhance your development workflow—including agents and instruction files Understanding of prompt engineering and when/how to leverage LLMs effectively Comfortable learning and adopting new AI tools quickly You see AI as a productivity multiplier, not just a chatbot 4. PHP Expertise & Data Engineering Strong PHP development experience (5 years) with modern PHP practices Deep understanding of data structures, relationships, and transformations Experience building data extraction or ETL systems Experience parsing and processing PDFs programmatically Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL and MySQL) for complex data queries Understanding of data pipeline architecture and processing patterns 5. Healthcare Data (Huge Bonus) Experience with HL7 data standards (HL7v2, HL7 FHIR, or similar healthcare formats) Understanding of healthcare data challenges (PHI, compliance, data quality) Familiarity with medical device data or remote patient monitoring is a strong plus Python Skills (Bonus, Not Required) While this is primarily a PHP role, Python experience is valuable for: Data analysis and exploration tasks Building proof-of-concept ML features before we hire dedicated ML engineers Flexibility in tool selection when PHP isn't the best fit If you have Python experience (pandas, data analysis, basic ML), that's a significant plus Experience Level 5 years of professional PHP development with demonstrated experience in data extraction, ETL, or data pipeline work. We value architectural thinking and problem-solving ability over specific framework experience. Remote Work Success Since we're 100% remote, you must: Communicate proactively and clearly in writing Self-manage and stay productive without direct oversight Collaborate effectively across time zones Build relationships and contribute to culture remotely Take ownership and drive projects to completion independently Technical Environment Primary Technologies: PHP (modern PHP 8, composer-based development) PostgreSQL, MySQL (complex queries, data modeling, optimization) PDF processing (various PHP libraries and tools) HL7 parsing (healthcare data standards and formats) AI/ML Tools: Claude CLI and agentic development frameworks (required) AI-powered code generation and development tools Prompt engineering and LLM integration Bonus Experience: Python (pandas, data analysis, FastAPI) Data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, dbt) JavaScript for full-stack capabilities Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Docker and containerization Redis or other caching systems Experience with medical device data formats What Success Looks Like First 30 Days Ship your first data extraction service using AI-powered development tools Demonstrate proficiency with Claude CLI and our development workflow Understand our data architecture and key technical challenges Establish strong working relationships with the founding team First 90 Days Own the architecture for a major data extraction pipeline Make key technical decisions that will influence our platform direction Build data services that create measurable business value Become a trusted technical voice in strategic discussions Identify opportunities for AI-powered improvements across our data infrastructure First Year Architect and own our core data extraction platform Establish technical standards and patterns for the growing team Significantly expand our data processing capabilities Mentor new team members on data engineering best practices Help shape the culture and technical direction of the AI & Automation team Our Values in Action Impact-focused: Everything we build affects real patients and their cardiac health Innovation-driven: We embrace new technologies and approaches Pragmatic: We ship solutions, not perfection Collaborative: We build together, learn together, and win together Ownership: We take responsibility for outcomes, not just outputs Why Join PaceMate's AI & Automation Team? Founding team member: Shape the technical direction from day one Architect role: Your decisions matter—this isn't just writing code to spec Real impact: Your work directly affects patient care and health outcomes AI-first environment: Work with cutting-edge AI tools daily Complex problems: Tackle interesting technical challenges in healthcare data Learning culture: Curiosity is valued; we invest in exploring new technologies Remote flexibility: Work from anywhere in the US with a truly distributed team Healthcare mission: Make a difference in cardiac patient monitoring Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, you will: Consistently remain in a stationary position working at a computer Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment Frequently communicate with team members via voice and video Exchange accurate information using voice over internet protocol Perform repetitive motions for data entry and programming Must reside in the contiguous United States Must perform all work from within the contiguous United States You must maintain a separate office/room within your home to create suitable work conditions and a sense of privacy, along with a high-speed internet connection. Equal Opportunity PaceMate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. How to Apply We want to see how you think about data problems and AI tools, not just what's on your resume. When applying, please include: Your resume highlighting relevant PHP and data engineering experience A technical deep-dive (2-3 paragraphs) describing a challenging data extraction or processing problem you've solved, including: What made the problem difficult (anti-bot measures, complex formats, scale, etc.) Your technical approach and why you chose it The outcome and impact One example of how you've used AI tools (like Claude CLI, Cursor, ChatGPT, etc.) in your development work Brief description of your experience with healthcare data (HL7 or similar standards) Target Compensation : $110,000 - $130,000 depending on Length of Experience, Education, Demonstrated Skill Set and Certifications. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. PaceMate reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. About PaceMate Recognized as a Top 100 Healthcare Technology Company by Healthcare Technology Report, PaceMate offers the most comprehensive remote cardiac monitoring solution in the industry. PaceMateLIVE is the only clinical dashboard with user-friendly integrations for all implantable cardiac devices, ambulatory monitors, consumer ECGs, and heart failure products. PaceMate’s Auto-Triage™ prioritizes patients based on clinician-customized standards—not device alerts—resulting in a substantial reduction in alert burden. With the most live connections through EHR-partnered integrations across Epic, Cerner, and athenahealth, PaceMate offers a true, vetted, and validated industry-leading solution for interoperability: ensuring bi-directional data transfer for more accurate reporting, streamlined workflows, and one-click billing. PaceMate’s software-only, concierge on-demand, and full-service offerings deliver a flexible, customized solution for cardiac practices. Visit PaceMate.com to learn how one platform is transforming the future of digital health. Powered by JazzHR DYzkkV7mFl

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