Senior Data Engineer

About the Role

Become a part of our caring community as a Senior Data Engineer! We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about building and pioneering in space technology. If you're a team player who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative delivery environment, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain data processing architectures and solutions that enable the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data into insights at an enterprise scale. You will ingest data from internal and external sources using cloud-native platforms and software development best practices. Develop software tools leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data into actionable insights that help Humana better serve its members.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for the team, build Proofs of Concept (POCs), and create quick prototypes with the latest industry-standard software libraries, scaling them for the platform.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document programs using Agile development practices.
• Develop new documentation and departmental technical procedures.
• Make decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding the technical approach for project components, working without direct supervision. Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information (e.g., issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause), engaging support teams, formulating an action plan, performing designated actions, interpreting results, performing root cause analysis, and completing online documentation.
• Share your passion for staying current with tech trends, experimenting with new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.

Use Your Skills to Make an Impact

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of data engineering experience with hands-on experience in Data Lakes, Event Streaming, Data Fabric, and DevOps.
• 6 years of experience designing software applications using best practices and a design-first approach.
• 6 years of experience with Python, Azure Databricks, Pyshark, and Snowflake.
• Experience in event-based streaming using Kafka in various formats like JSON or Avro.
• Experience designing and developing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google is a significant plus.
• Experience leading engineering team(s) in end-to-end delivery.
• Proficiency in federated data architectures (e.g., Data Mesh) and centralized models.
• Strong experience with metadata management, data lineage, governance, discovery, and quality.
• Experience in database-related technologies like Oracle or SQL Server.
• A collaborative spirit, identifying with the team's success and doing whatever it takes to create the best work.
• Experience analyzing existing applications and modifying them for new features while maintaining existing functionalities.
• Experience working with GitHub and/or GitLab, SonarQube, JUnit; designing unit test cases using TDD and BDD methodologies.
• Experience using CI/CD pipelines and code quality tools.
• A test-driven mindset using frameworks like JUnit, SOAPUI, Selenium, and contract testing tools.
• Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, tools, and MLOps.
• Experience developing highly scalable and always-available applications on large-scale distributed databases.
• Experience in React or Angular.
• Experience in microservices design and development.
• Exposure to AI.

Location

This position is based in Dallas, Louisville, or Nashville. It is primarily a work-from-home opportunity, with occasional office visits for team meetings, project collaboration, or training sessions.

Why Humana?

Experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will use HireVue, an interviewing technology, to enhance our hiring and decision-making abilities. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information regarding your relevant skills and experience at a time that best suits your schedule.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure effective work for Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees, your self-provided internet service must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps. Wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular, and microwave connections may be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees residing in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will receive a bi-weekly payment for internet expenses.
• Humana will provide appropriate telephone equipment for your position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Social Security Task

Humana values personal identity protection. Applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number if it is not already on file. An email from [email protected] will provide instructions on how to add this information to your official application on Humana's secure website.

Limited Geography Remote

This is a remote position but located within a specific geography.

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$117,600 - $161,700 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Our associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family, while also acknowledging that your life extends beyond work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health by delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts improve the quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities. Learn more at Humana.com and CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humana's policy is to not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all employment levels.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. Free language interpreter services are available. See https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.