Data Engineer

ABOUT ZELIS:

As the leading payments company in healthcare, we price, pay and explain healthcare for payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of us. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, Blues plans, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, 1.5 million providers and millions of members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.

Zelis requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination upon hire.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for enhancing the performance and functionality of existing data management systems, as well as participating in the design and delivery of new database solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

• Managing data activities such as data requirements gathering, data analysis/modelling, and data issues resolution using standard approved technology
• Managing standardization, migration, transformation, validation, and quality assurance of data within multi-database platforms
• Leveraging internal and external ETL tools for data processing and publishing
• Identifying and maintaining company databases, including data sources, data structures, data organization, and data optimization
• Identifying complex issues proactively and is responsible to see them through resolution, including identifying trends through data analysis and manipulation
• Specific client data life-cycles from discovery to implementation to maintenance
• Formulating and monitors policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management
• Responding to production defects and relaying information back to the Operations Manager to communicate to clients
• Contributing in all phases of the data and software development lifecycle when needed
• Creating and maintaining code through GitHub repository for change control
• Supporting off hours data processing and emergency requests

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years Healthcare industry experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, database design, optimization, and tuning
• 5+ years of experience with open source relational and nosql databases (e.g. Postgresql, MongoDB, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with Big Data Technologies including Spark, Hadoop, and Linux operating systems
• 4+ years of experience using Github
• 4+ years of experience in Shell Scripting and one other object oriented language such as Python, or PhP.
• 3+ years of experience in continuous integration and development methodologies tools such as Jenkins
• 5+ years of experience in an Agile development environment
• Programming skills particularly SQL, Shell Scripting, and Python
• Oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in daily work use (laptop, monitors, et. al). Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Use of keyboards (typing) and exposure to computer screens occurs daily. Pleasant work environment in office locations with occasional noise or dust.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; think; and talk or hear (multi-channel, two way communication during work hours is required).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.