Lead Data Engineer (Remote)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

8 years Experience in leading data engineering and cross functional team to implement scalable and fine-tuned ETL/ELT solutions for optimal performance.

developing and updating ETL/ELT scripts.

Hands-on experience with application development, relational database layout, development, data modeling.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to lead the technical design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise data solutions across Shared Services, Employee Experience (EE), and Employee Platform (EP) domains.
• Knowledge of modern data engineering architectures, including cloud-native platforms, data lakehouse patterns, data products, and domain-oriented data ownership.
• Ability to architect and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration services, and enterprise data products supporting operational and analytical workloads.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms and engineering technologies including Snowflake, Azure Data Services, event-driven architectures, and modern orchestration tooling.
• Ability to establish engineering standards, development frameworks, CI/CD practices, and DataOps processes that improve delivery speed, reliability, and maintainability.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance concepts including metadata management, lineage, data quality controls, data cataloging, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to optimize data solutions for performance, scalability, resiliency, observability, and cost efficiency across large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of API integration patterns, data exchange protocols, service-oriented architectures, and enterprise integration technologies.
• Ability to lead technical solutioning efforts across Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Audit, Compliance, Pharmacy, and other Shared Services domains.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, data modeling, automation frameworks, and software engineering best practices for data platform development.
• Ability to serve as the primary technical counterpart to Data Product Managers, translating business objectives into sustainable engineering solutions and delivery roadmaps.
• Knowledge of platform modernization strategies, reusable data products, self-service data enablement, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and coach engineers through architecture reviews, code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of data quality monitoring, balancing controls, auditing frameworks, and automated operational support processes.
• Skill in communicating complex technical concepts to business, product, and executive stakeholders through presentations, architecture artifacts, and written communications.
• Knowledge of healthcare payer data domains and associated regulatory, privacy, and security considerations.

Range: $115,200 - $228,800

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed.

This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location.

In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.

Occasional walking or standing is required.

The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.

The associate must frequently talk and hear.

Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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