Data Engineer II

About The Company
Centene Corporation is a diversified, national healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of our communities. Serving over 28 million members across the United States, we provide a wide range of services including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial health plans. Our organization is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative approaches, leveraging technology and data-driven solutions. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. With a focus on flexibility and employee well-being, Centene offers competitive benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and operationalizing robust data pipelines that facilitate data availability for reporting and advanced analytics. Your expertise will ensure the seamless ingestion, transformation, validation, and optimization of large-scale data systems. Collaborating closely with DevSecOps engineers, you will participate in continuous integration and deployment processes to maintain high-quality, reliable data infrastructure. Your work will support our mission to improve health outcomes by enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative or business field
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in data engineering, data management, or related roles
• Proficiency in ETL processes and tools
• Strong SQL skills, with experience in Snowflake or similar data warehousing solutions
• Knowledge of data pipeline design, data validation, and quality assurance
• Experience with programming languages used for data architecture development
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support business intelligence and analytics needs
• Implement standardized procedures for data staging, ingestion, preparation, provisioning, and destruction
• Build and optimize high-performance data structures for large-scale data processing
• Create real-time processing applications and data pipelines to support live analytics
• Ensure data quality and integrity as data moves across various environments
• Engage with DevSecOps teams to integrate data solutions within CI/CD workflows
• Provide insights into evolving data environments and recommend improvements for data reliability and efficiency
• Identify automation opportunities to streamline data processing tasks
• Develop, test, document, and operate data architectures using appropriate programming tools
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $63,600 to $114,600 annually
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans including 401K and stock purchase options
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and in-office schedules
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Equal Opportunity
Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws such as the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.