Data Engineer I

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose : Develops and operationalizes data pipelines to make data available for consumption (reports and advanced analytics). This includes data ingestion, data transformation, data validation / quality, data pipeline optimization, orchestration, and engaging with DevSecOps Engineer during continuous integration and continuous deployment.

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.)

Designs, develops, implements, tests, documents, and operates large-scale, high-volume, high-performance data structures for business intelligence analytics

Designs, develops, and maintains real-time processing applications and real-time data pipelines

Ensures quality of technical solutions as data moves across Centene's environments

Provides insight into the changing data environment, data processing, data storage, and utilization requirements for the company and offer suggestions for solutions

Develops, constructs, tests, and maintains architectures using programming language and tools

Identifies ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality; use data to discover tasks that can be automated

Helps maintain the integrity and security of company data

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Education / Experience : A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 0 - 2 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. Or completion of a Centene-sponsored emerging talent program.

Technical Skills :

One or more of the following skills are desired.

Experience with Data Analysis; Data Collection

Knowledge of Data Quality; Data Validation; QA testing tools ( Quality Center, QTP and Load Runner); Quality Assurance

Experience with Cloud Applications; Cloud Computing

Experience with Big Data; Data Manipulation; Data Mining; Power Tool Operation; Python; Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)

Experience with Other : - Experience building / operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets

Experience with Big Data; C# (Programming Language); Java (Programming Language); JavaScript (Programming Language); Programming Concepts; Programming Tools; Python (Programming Language); SQL (Programming Language)

Experience with Microsoft SQL Servers; SQL Server System

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with Snowflake and SQL

Pay Range : $26.50 - $47.59 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including : competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. 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 other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act