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The Data Engineer creates and maintains data processing architectures and solutions allowing the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at enterprise scale. The Data Engineer 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.
The Data Engineer 2 ingests data from internal and external sources using cloud-native platforms and software development best practices and patterns. Develop software tools that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data into insights and actions that enable Humana to better serve our members. Understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating goals, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement data ingestion and integration workflows, including batch and near-real-time processing across internal and external data sources.
- Participate in the implementation and modernization of data platforms, including migration or integration of legacy on-premise SQL-based environments with cloud-based platforms such as Databricks, observing established architecture standards.
- Develop and support data migration and system integration approaches to ensure reliable, secure, and accurate data movement across enterprise systems.
- Proficiently use technologies and frameworks used within assigned systems to support modernization and optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore team members to support execution of defined technical tasks.
- Monitor system behavior and data flows during deployment and production support, and resolve issues related to performance, availability, or data quality.
- Follow established change management, governance, and escalation procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering or related fields.
- 3+ years of experience applying specialized technical knowledge to analyze, integrate, or support information systems or data platforms in an enterprise environment.
- Experience working with data integration, system modernization, or analytical reporting platforms.
- Experience with Databricks, SQL, PySpark, SparkSQL.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Experience with modernizing large data engineering processes from on-prem to the cloud.
- Experience with Azure cloud, ADLS, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Oracle.
- Experience with Claude Code, Genie Code, or similar tools.
Why Humana?
At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. We offer:
- Work-Life Balance
- Generous PTO package
- Health benefits effective day 1
- Annual Incentive Plan
- 401K - Excellent company match
- Well-being program
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
Work-At-Home Requirements
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps.
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
- Employees in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for internet expense.
- Must work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Additional Information
- Interview Format: We use HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability.
- 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: $80,900 - $110,300 per year (eligible for bonus incentive).
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.