Resp & Qualifications
PURPOSE:
At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, we are building the future of healthcare as the largest not-for-profit health plan in the Mid-Atlantic region. Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia residents and their families count on us for healthcare they understand and can afford, and we do not take that lightly.
Through our diversified portfolio, we serve employers, members, providers, and our communities daily. Our people work tirelessly to deliver accessible and affordable experiences and solutions for our customers. What we are building for the people who count on us is what we expect for ourselves and those we love.
CareFirst. It is not just our name; it is our promise.
We are seeking a Lead for Data Platforms for day-to-day operations, support, and administration of our enterprise data platform ecosystem, including integration & ETL administration.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with enterprise data platforms, strong incident and service management capabilities, and a track record of working effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
The position involves individual contributor responsibilities for data platform administration and partnership with various stakeholders, such as data engineering, data governance, IT, and business leaders. The role requires close collaboration with these teams to ensure that data platforms and services align with present and future requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Platform Administration: Hands on administration of data platforms for integrations, data governance tooling, MDM, including Informatica (IDMC/MDM/Axon/EDC/IDQ), Azure ADF. Ensure effective integration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor platform performance and availability, proactively addressing issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data governance, and business stakeholders, to ensure data platforms and services meet current and future needs.
- Innovation and Efficiency: Drive innovation and efficiency in data platform administration and production support processes, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree 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
Experience: 8 years' Experience in leading data engineering and cross functional team to implement scalable and fine-tuned ETL/ELT solutions for optimal performance. Experience developing and updating ETL/ELT scripts. Hands-on experience with application development, relational database layout, development, data modeling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Demonstrable expertise in technical knowledge of data platforms, application lifecycle management, and standard operational support requirements (SLAs, SOPs, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of technical platforms and processes, including streaming data architecture, data warehouse management, Lakehouse architecture, ETL/ELT and data store patterns, CI/CD management, containerization, and orchestration tools (ADF, Airflow, Prefect, Control-M), and data integrations including Informatica (IDMC/MDM/Axon/EDC/IDQ)
- Effective in forging strong relationships with cross-functional partners including Data Governance & Architecture, Data Product, Analytics, and business stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Experience in strategic technology planning and execution, including user guides, use policies, user acceptance, and support/maintenance.
- Experience applying Agile, DevOps, or SAFe principles to large-scale data engineering initiatives.
- Knowledge of healthcare payers, providers, pharmacies, and community health businesses is preferred.
Salary Range: $113,616 - $225,654Salary Range Disclaimer
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 responsibilites 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).
Department
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
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 health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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
