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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. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

The senior data engineer in this role will join a team that leverages predictive modeling and analytics to support Humana’s HQRI (Healthcare Quality & Reporting Improvement) department.  The team focuses on risk adjustment modeling for our Medicare and Medicaid business.  The HQRI department is a high-performing organization with a key role within Humana.   

The senior data engineer in this role will partner with data scientists and actuaries to ensure our end-to-end modeling and reporting processes are robust and efficient.  The role will also include building new processes and tools as the business needs evolve.   The engineer will benefit from a network of software engineers and application developers on peer teams within the department. The candidate must understand the concepts of normalized relational data structures, write and maintain modular code for automation, in accordance with best practices, and develop an understanding of the team’s underlying technology stack.  We need someone who can guide the team in best coding and optimization practices within our current tech stack (Azure Synapse Analytics (ASA) and Databricks), and who can be a thought leader as we adopt new technologies.

Objectives:

• Within six months, take ownership of at least 2 major processes
• Within 2 years, lead major projects to build new processes and become a resident expert on coding and optimization best practices relevant to the team

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated data engineering experience
• Procedural language for automation – Python preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced SQL
• Experience working in the Azure data ecosystem (Databricks/ASA/ADLS)
• Ability to develop modular, reusable code and tools
• Capable of making decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher education
• Experience in health care, insurance, or risk adjustment

This position is remote and work can be performed anywhere in the US; however, preference is for candidates to be located within reasonable commutable distance to Louisville, Kentucky.

Additional Information

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees 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 employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

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

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