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The Senior Data Engineer Designs, builds, and maintains data processing architectures and solutions enabling the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at enterprise scale. The Senior Data Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Senior Data Engineer Ingests data from internal and external sources utilizing cloud native platforms and software development best practices and patterns. Develops software tools that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data into insights and actions that enables Humana to better serve our members. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines to support critical analytics and business intelligence

• You will design, build, and maintain data models and architectures that enable efficient storage, retrieval, and processing of large-scale datasets

• You will work with key stakeholders to define the business problem, determine requirements, and ensure quality deliverables

• You will manage and prioritize data engineering roadmaps in partnership with business leaders, translating strategic objectives into actionable work items and clear delivery plans

• You will implement best‑practice data governance, data quality, and data security standards, ensuring that pipelines and datasets are reliable, well‑documented, and compliant with organizational requirements.

• You will facilitate regular stakeholder communication, providing updates on progress, risks, and dependencies while ensuring expectations are aligned across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• You will conduct code reviews and enforce data engineering best practices.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field)

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

• Proven track record of managing technical initiatives from planning to delivery, maintaining high standards of quality, and guiding engineers through mentorship and best practice adoption

• Ability to lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and solutioning

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks

• Proficient in designing and implementing ETL/ELT workflows with strong expertise in Python, PySpark, and SQL

• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based big data solutions using Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Solid understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex data in a clear and concise manner

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more professional certifications in Azure and/or Databricks

• Experience using AI to improve data engineering workflows

• Experience working with healthcare data

• Master's Degree

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates have the self-provided internet service you must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

• Leadership approves satellite, cellular and microwave connection for use only if they give approval.

• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet our requirements for their position/job.

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

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. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, 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 committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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