Senior Data Engineer at Humana, via carbon.talent

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The Senior Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data processing solutions that enable the efficient transformation of structured and unstructured data into meaningful insights. Working closely with engineers and cross functional partners, this role contributes to data ingestion from internal and external sources using cloud‑native platforms, established engineering best practices, and proven design patterns.

This position supports the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data solutions and supporting software applications based on business requirements. The work involves moderately complex to complex problem solving and requires in‑depth analysis of data, systems, and variable factors. The Data Engineer ensures reliable collection, storage, processing, and analysis of large data sets while aligning solutions with enterprise architecture standards.

In addition, the Data Engineer contributes to data and software solutions that leverage big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data into actionable insights—supporting Humana’s mission to better serve its members.

Exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional talent. They begin with you.
In addition, the Data Engineer contributes to data and software solutions that leverage big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to cleanse, organize, and transform data into actionable insights—supporting Humana’s mission to better serve its members.

Exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional talent. They begin with you.

We are seeking a talentedSeniorData Engineerwho is passionate about building innovative data solutions and contributing to pioneering work within the space technology domain. This role is well suited for a collaborative team player who thrives in afast-paced, iterative delivery environment and is motivated by solving complex problems.

TheSeniorData Engineer will design, build,maintain, andoptimizescalable data pipelines and data‑driven solutions. This role focuses on developing systems for collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing large volumes of data while ensuringhigh standardsof data quality, reliability, and performance. The successful candidate will evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, implement andmonitordata workflows, and continuously improve data platform capabilities.

This position requires close collaboration with software engineering and analytics teams to integrate data solutions into shared platforms and architectures, applying strong engineering principles to support both business and analytical needs.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, and maintain scalabledata pipelines and workflowsusingAzure Databricks

• Develop and maintainSAS programs and SSIS packagesfor intermediate and downstream data processing

• Write, optimize, and maintaincomplex SQL queriesto support data transformation and analytical use cases

• Design and buildETL/ELT pipelinesintegrating data from multiple internal and external source systems

• Select, implement, and supportBig Data tools and frameworksfor data processing and integration

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolvecomplex data processing issues, applyingroot causeanalysis and preventative fixes

• Optimize data pipelines forperformance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency

• Recommend and supportinfrastructure improvementsto meet evolving data volume and processing demands

• Partner withproduct management and SRE teamsto define requirements and translate them into actionable engineering work

• Collaborate effectively with engineers, stakeholders, andcross functionalteams to ensure alignment ondata strategy, architecture, and outcomes

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, orcomputing relateddisciplineor equivalent practical experience

• 8+ years of experiencedesigning and buildingproduction gradebatch data pipelinesfor data ingestion and transformation

• 8+ years of overall experience in data engineering or related roles

• Strong proficiency in the following technologies:SQL, Databricks,Python, Apache Spark, Git,Azure Services (Synapse, Azure ADLS Gen 2)

• Strong understanding of relational database principles, data modeling, database management, and data warehousing.

• Strong knowledge ofBig Data querying tools

• Experience optimizing large-scale data pipelines and ETL workflows.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Experience working on cloud migrations and legacy modernization.

• Experience working with Snowflake.

• Experience working in a healthcare space and designing systems to protect member PHI and PII.

WhatIt’sLikeToWork Here

We take immense pride in cultivating a strong, person-firstculture,always looking for ways to be intentionally uncommon. Our team is made up of talented, creative, kind, funny, and energetic folks wired for continuous improvement.

To be great at Humana, we find our team members have these things in common:

• Gain energy from working in a fast-paced, creative environment

• Decision making that employs a blend of data-driven insights and intuition

• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects concurrently

• Resilience and positivity, able to address setbacks and bounce back quickly

• Resourcefulness, discovering creative ways to get things done

• Joy in making an immediate and positive impact

• Diverse interests that are welcomed in and extend beyond our organization

Additional Information

Why Humana?

At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it's important to us too. That's why we're committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:

• Work-Life Balance
• Generous PTO package
• Health benefits effective day 1
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 401K - Excellent company match
• Well-being program
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

SSN Alert Statement

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$117,600 - $161,700 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 11-06-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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