Data Engineering Manager (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

We are seeking a Manager of Data Engineering to lead and strengthen our data engineering capabilities within the organization. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence, delivering scalable data solutions, and supporting the evolution of our data platforms.

As a hands-on leader, you will oversee a team of data engineers responsible for building and maintaining modern data pipelines and platforms. You will work closely with architecture, governance, analytics, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure data products that enable data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with people leadership skills, operational discipline, and a collaborative mindset.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage the design of robust, reusable and scalable data driven solutions and data pipeline frameworks to automate the ingestion, processing, and delivery of structured and unstructured batch and real-time streaming data. Drives technical delivery and works with team on strategy and execution.
  • Oversees the development of data delivery services to support critical operational processes, analytical models, and machine learning applications. Understand and implement best practices in management of enterprise data, including master data, reference data, metadata, data quality, and lineage.
  • Develops a data culture and finds innovative approaches to train the data team. Work collaboratively with other technology teams, data scientists, analytics teams, and business product owners in an agile environment. Manage the selection and integration of data related tools, frameworks, and applications required to expand our platform capabilities.
  • Manages the maintenance of automated processes with a special focus on data flow and error recovery. Provides support during technical project life cycle and ensures targets are achieved in a timely manner. Stays up-to-date on data industry innovations and trends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position manages people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, 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: 5 years Related professional experience. 1 year Supervisory or demonstrated progressive leadership experience.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred Upon Hire:

  • Data Management\Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Strong background in building and supporting scalable data pipelines (real-time streaming, batch processing), data APIs, and integrations. Thorough understanding of data structures, data modeling, and schema design.
  • Strong experience in Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Informatica IICS and Azure Dev Ops/CI-CD.
  • Proficient in programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Ruby, Java).
  • Skilled in leading iterative development cycles with measurable outcomes. Ability to adapt and respond quickly to shifting priorities, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum ROI.
  • Capable of guiding teams through complex challenges, while empowering them to innovate and grow.
  • Strong knowledge of Healthcare payer domain specifically around Cost of Care and Value Based program reporting.
  • Skilled in communicating to others to convey information effectively.
  • Ability to create and present presentations.
  • Skill in communication via the written word.
  • Ability to interpret and relate the business strategy and vision to the data team.
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate effectively with product owners, product managers, scrum masters and other technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $136,720 - $253,787

Salary 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 responsibilities 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).

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 Federal 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.

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Skills:
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Structures, Database Design, Engineering Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Error Recovery, Genetics, Healthcare, Industry/Trade Analysis, Informatica, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Java, Leadership, Machine Learning, Metadata, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Processes, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Modeling, Programming Languages, Project Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Return on Investment (ROI), Ruby, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Scrum Product Owner, ScrumMaster, Snowflake Schema, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Time Management, Training/Teaching


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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association


At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

Company Size:
2,000 to 2,499 employees


Industry:
Insurance


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