Principal Cloud Engineer - Data Platforms

Anticipated End Date:

2026-05-11

Position Title:

Principal Cloud Engineer

• Data Platforms Job Description:

  Principal Cloud Engineer

• Data Platforms Location:

  This role requires associates to be in-office 1
• 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance.

This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

PLEASE NOTE

This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. At Elevance Health, we are transforming how data platforms enable healthcare insights and operations. The Principal Cloud Engineer

• Data Platforms serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for defining, advancing and governing enterprise data platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. The Principal Cloud Engineer
• Data Platforms works with the business and technology stakeholder's on the development and delivery of end to end application technology products and services for enterprise wide technology application platforms that are aligned to the organizations strategic objectives and initiatives.

How you will make an

Impact:

Define enterprise data platform architecture across multiple cloud providers. Author and evangelize whitepapers/position papers defining principals and strategies for data and data platforms at Elevance Health. Design scalable cloud solutions to host data platforms (lakehouse, warehouse, streaming). Partner with Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Information Security to establish data architecture standards, models, and patterns. Design automation platforms supporting cloud data architectures. Drive adoption of modern data architectures (data mesh, data fabric) Define data governance, quality, lineage, and compliance frameworks Partner with engineering teams to deliver data pipelines and platforms Evaluate and implement data technologies (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) Works with stakeholders to establish the overall applications architecture vision and ensures specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged in a multi-product environment. Recommends new technology solutions and products are delivered to stakeholders and align with enterprise strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology to define business requirements. Oversee the development and delivery of technical and/or functional specifications. Oversee the technical design reviews and testing to architectural technologies for application solutions and products meet business requirements. Leading and define the overall application system technology and architecture, development. Provides continuous consulting services and direction on projects. Champions and responsible for architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models. Collaborate with all stakeholders to define architectures for new strategic initiatives as well.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study a minimum of 11 years experience; multi dimensional platform experience, expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

Hands on experience with AI tooling; IDE and Services Expertise in distributed data systems and platforms Experience with cloud data platforms Strong understanding of data modeling and warehousing Experience in regulated environments (HIPAA, HITRUST) Experience working with a variety of executives and their teams in a matrixed environment to deliver value and drive change. Cross-functional experience (e.g., strategy, change management, business process management) Experience with healthcare data domains Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Databricks) Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) Experience with modern architectures (lakehouse, data mesh)

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

IFT > Engineering/Dev Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities

• and making healthcare simpler.

We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success

• for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE:

Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date.

Example:

If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities

• and making healthcare simpler.

Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Join our Talent Community and stay connected with company news, information, and future job opportunities. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner. Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ehjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Please visit the Contract Worker Community Page. Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.