Analytics Engineer III - AWS

Centene Corporation; North Carolina; Remote; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Centene Corporation offers a remote Analytics Engineer role in the United States to translate analytics needs into technical solutions using AWS and collaborate with IT, business, and analytics teams. You will drive SDLC-aligned development and mentor colleagues while ensuring data quality across critical datasets and reports.

The position emphasizes data modeling, SQL, and analytics code development, with responsibilities spanning requirements gathering, governance, and cross-functional project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Analytics, Health Information Management, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years as an Analytics Engineer or 7+ years as a Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or similar role required.
• Knowledge of SQL, SDLC, GIT, RDBMS.

Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering – lead meetings with stakeholders and IT, translate requirements into technical concepts.
• Data modeling – build tables, views, and semantic models across data sources.
• Analytics code development – create analytics code and data engineering solutions for BI initiatives.
• Source code/documentation management – define standards and manage repositories and docs.
• Defect/bug investigation/remediation – resolve production issues and improve processes.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data modeling

Analytics code development

Source code/documentation management

Defect/bug investigation & remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

DBT Fundamentals

Tools

SQL

GIT

RDBMS

Databricks

Power BI

AWS

Job description

Position Purpose:

Convert analytics business requirements into technical requirements and implemented projects through working with IT, business, and analytics partners. May source data directly via batch and pipeline processes and manage SDLC processes.

Key Details:

This remote role provides a full scope opportunity for a seasoned Analytics Engineer who is confident in AWS. You will translate analytics business requirements into technical requirements and implement solutions while partnering with business, IT, and analytics stakeholders. This is a remote position within the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

• Requirements Gathering – Consistently leads meetings and/or calls with senior stakeholders and IT. May lead requirements gathering efforts on cross-functional projects. Consistently owns presentation materials and stakeholder communications. Requirements have significant insight and are consistently translated with technical and business knowledge into understandable concepts for individuals outside of the engineering domain. May mentor junior engineers and support alignment across business and technology teams.
• Data Modeling – Leverages an expert understanding of data and analytics concepts to independently build tables, views, and scalable semantic models. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of key data sources, relationships, and limitations. Model sophistication ranges from few to innumerable related objects. Enhanced understanding of cloud analytics components including AWS, Databricks, Data Mesh, Delta Lake, and Data Lakehouse environments required. Experience supporting Power BI reporting and analytics solutions preferred.
• Analytics Code Development – Creates analytics code, code-management controls, and data engineering solutions that support reporting and business intelligence initiatives. May recommend modifications to departmental SDLC processes to optimize development practices. Creates test plans, validation controls, and reusable departmental templates to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Source Code/Documentation Management – May define departmental source code and documentation standards and principles. Manages source code repositories and technical documentation to support governance and maintainability. May own multiple code bases and have broad exposure to products, business domains, cloud platforms, and analytics solutions.
• Defect/Bug Investigation/Remediation – Develops high-quality products with a very low defect-to-delivery ratio. Investigates and resolves defects of varying complexity, including critical production issues. Regularly assumes ownership of high-priority incidents and drives resolution. May define standards, best practices, and procedures for issue remediation and continuous improvement.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Healthcare Analytics, Health Information Management, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years as an Analytics Engineer or 7+ years as a Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or similar role required.
• Knowledge of SQL, SDLC, GIT, RDBMS.

License/Certification

• DBT Fundamentals preferred.

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of SQL, software development lifecycle practices, Git, and relational database management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of data modeling and analytics concepts.
• Experience building and managing tables, views, and complex data relationships.
• Working knowledge of cloud analytics technologies, including Databricks, Data Mesh, Delta Lake, and Data Lakehouse concepts.
• Experience developing test plans, validation controls, and technical documentation.
• Strong defect investigation, troubleshooting, and remediation capabilities.
• The ability to lead discussions with senior stakeholders and work effectively across business, analytics, and IT teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple code bases, and take ownership of critical issues.
• The ability to mentor junior engineers.

Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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