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What they do
A Data Engineer designs, builds and manages the information or big data infrastructure. Develops the architecture that helps analyze and process data in the way the organization needs it. Makes sure those systems are performing smoothly.
$115,876 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Finds trends in datasets and develops workflows and algorithms to make raw data useful to the enterprise Designs and implements standardized data management procedures around data staging, data ingestion, data preparation, data provisioning, and data destruction (scripts, programs, automation, assisted by automation, etc.) Ensures quality of technical solutions as data moves across Healthfirst environments Provides insight into the changing data environment, data processing, data storage and utilization requirements for the company and offer suggestions for solutions Ensures managed analytic assets support Healthfirsts strategic goals by creating and verifying data acquisition requirements and strategy Develops, constructs, tests and maintains architectures Aligns architecture with business requirements and uses programming language and tools Identifies ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality Conducts research for industry and business questions Deploys sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning and statistical methods Prepares data for predictive and prescriptive modeling and finds hidden patterns using data Uses data to discover tasks that can be automated Creates data monitoring capabilities for each business process and works with data consumers on updates Aligns data architecture to Healthfirst solution architecture; contributes to overall solution architecture Helps maintain the integrity and security of the company data Additional duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualification:
Work experience in a data engineering Work experience in data programing languages such as Java or Python Work experience in a Big Data ecosystem processing data including file systems, data structures/databases, automation, security, messaging, movement, etc. Work experience in a production cloud infrastructure High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in computer engineering or related field Hands on experience in leading healthcare data transformation initiatives from on-premise to cloud deployment Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment as a Data Engineer Hands on work with Amazon Web Services, including creating Redshift data structures, accessing them with Spectrum and storing data in S3 Proven results using an analytical perspective to identify engineering patterns within complex strategies and ideas, and break them down into engineered code components Knowledge of provider-sponsored health insurance systems/processes and the Healthcare industry Experience developing, prototyping, and testing engineered processes, products, or services Proficiency with relational, graph and noSQL databases; expertise in SQL Demonstrates critical thinking skills with ability to problem solve Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence with impact across functions and disciplines Skilled in Microsoft Office including
Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Visio Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities:
N/A License/Certification:
N/A Hiring Range
•: Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $108,300 - $156,485 All Other Locations (within approved locations): $99,100 - $147,390 As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
•The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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