Description and Requirements The Data Engineer is responsible for data acquisition strategies and integration, scripting and tools, data migrations, conversions, purging, and back-ups. The incumbent works with product, financial control, analysts, users, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and support data architecture to build data acquisition strategies. The Data Engineer authors artifacts defining standards and definitions for storing, processing, and moving data including associated processes and business rules. Additionally, the Data Engineer maps the details within these their artifacts to business processes, non-functional characteristics, QA criteria and technical enablement. He/she constantly thinks through the needs of the business to support efficient and error-free processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Finds trends in datasets and develops workflows and algorithms to make raw data useful to the enterpriseDesigns and implements standardized data management procedures around data staging, data ingestion, data preparation, data provisioning, and data destruction (scripts, programs, automation, assisted by automation, etc.)Ensures quality of technical solutions as data moves across Healthfirst environmentsProvides insight into the changing data environment, data processing, data storage and utilization requirements for the company and offer suggestions for solutionsEnsures managed analytic assets support Healthfirst’s strategic goals by creating and verifying data acquisition requirements and strategyDevelops, constructs, tests and maintains architecturesAligns architecture with business requirements and uses programming language and toolsIdentifies ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and qualityConducts research for industry and business questionsDeploys sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning and statistical methodsPrepares data for predictive and prescriptive modeling and finds hidden patterns using dataUses data to discover tasks that can be automatedCreates data monitoring capabilities for each business process and works with data consumers on updatesAligns data architecture to Healthfirst solution architecture; contributes to overall solution architectureHelps maintain the integrity and security of the company dataAdditional duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualification:

Work experience in a data engineeringWork experience in data programing languages such as Java or PythonWork experience in a Big Data ecosystem processing data including file systems, data structures/databases, automation, security, messaging, movement, etc.Work experience in a production cloud infrastructureHigh School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering or related fieldHands on experience in leading healthcare data transformation initiatives from on-premise to cloud deploymentDemonstrated experience working in an Agile environment as a Data EngineerHands on work with Amazon Web Services, including creating Redshift data structures, accessing them with Spectrum and storing data in S3Proven results using an analytical perspective to identify engineering patterns within complex strategies and ideas, and break them down into engineered code componentsKnowledge of provider-sponsored health insurance systems/processes and the Healthcare industryKnowledge of SQL, relational, and NoSQL databases.Experience developing, prototyping, and testing engineered processes, products, or servicesExperience in healthcare data transformation initiatives.Proficiency with relational, graph and NoSQL databases; expertise in SQLDemonstrates critical thinking skills with ability to problem solveExcellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence with impact across functions and disciplinesSkilled in Microsoft Office including Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Visio

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities: N/A

License/Certification: N/A

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $106,300 - $153,595

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $97,000 - $144,330

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.