Lead Data Engineer

Position Overview

What Youll 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 Youll 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.

Base Salary Range

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 dont 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 .

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.