Lead Data Engineer

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

What You'll Do :

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data solutions using Snowflake Cloud Architecture and DBT pipelines, driving innovation and efficiency in healthcare payments.

Manage projects and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and growth.

Build robust ETL pipelines for data integration, ensure data model alignment, and support both on-premises and cloud environments.

Uphold privacy standards and document processes, while championing data quality through analysis and testing.

Enable efficient deployment with Azure DevOps and Git, always acting with agility, putting people first, and striving to make a positive impact for clients and business partners.

What You'll Bring to Zelis :

Demonstrated experience with Snowflake Cloud Architecture and Pipeline development expertise.

7+ years in data engineering, including Microsoft BI Stack and SQL Server, 2+ in a lead role.

Experience migrating from on premise SQL data warehouse platform to cloud.

Must have SQL skills proficient in complex joins and performance tuning.

Experience with Data Warehousing, enterprise data modeling, Azure / AWS, and Data Lakes.

Proven team leadership and mentoring abilities.

Detail-oriented, analytical, and an excellent communicator.

Flexible, able to multitask, and work independently or in teams.

Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint and release. planning, daily standups, and retrospectives for continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills :

5+ years working with an ETL tool (DBT preferred).

2+ years designing and developing Azure / AWS Data Factory Pipelines.

2+ years Columnar MPP Cloud data warehouse using Snowflake.

Experience managing business critical data processes for financial and operational reporting

Experience with real-time data processing and data streaming architecture.

Experience using AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development and quality refactoring.

Working knowledge of managing data in a Data Lake.

Python Skills Preferred

Business analysis experience Analyzing data to write code and drive solutions.

Working knowledge of : Git, Azure DevOps, Agile, Jira and Confluence.

Healthcare and / or Payment processing experience.

Independence / Accountability :

Requires minimal daily supervision.

Receives detailed instruction on new assignments and determines next steps with guidance.

Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor.

Demonstrates competencein relevant job responsibilities which allows for increasing level of independence.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Problem Solving :

Make logical suggestions of likely causes of problems and independentlysuggest solutions.

Excellent organizational skills are required to prioritize responsibilities, thus completing work in a timely fashion.

Outstanding ability to multiplex tasks as required.

Excellent project management and / or business analysis skills.

Attention to detail and concern for impact is essential.

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range

$127,000.00 - $169,000.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and / or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.