Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking an Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering to lead strategy, architecture, governance, and improvements of enterprise data platforms, including SQL Server environments. You will partner with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

You will steer technical planning, define standards, ensure reliability, and mentor engineering teams while driving modernization across the data platform organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in data engineering, database administration, or platform engineering.
• 2+ years in leadership or people management.
• Experience with enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Experience with data platform architecture, automation, and integrations.
• Experience developing engineering standards and governance.
• Experience leading technical projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience improving customer outcomes through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, architecture, and roadmap for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services.
• Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, and best practices.
• Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling.
• Lead and develop engineering teams and foster accountability.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Manage complex technical issues and vendor relationships.
• Drive modernization and service improvements across data platform engineering.

Skills

Data engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Automation

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Automation tools

CI/CD

Job description

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The Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms. This role oversees SQL Server platform engineering, establishes technical standards and best practices, drives platform reliability and performance, and leads teams supporting data services, automation, integrations, and tooling. The position partners closely with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

The Associate Director, Data Engineering leads technical planning, platform architecture, engineering standards, and service improvements for enterprise data platforms. You will develop and governs specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings, assesses compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies, and ensures a cohesive platform architecture. Decisions typically involve resolving complex technical and operational problems across departments and leading managers or specialized professional associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services.
• Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives.
• Lead and develop engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across technology and business functions to deliver strategic platform initiatives.
• Manage complex technical issues, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects.
• Drive modernization and service improvement efforts across the data platform engineering organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or related disciplines.
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
• Experience with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations.
• Experience developing engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
• Experience leading technical projects and initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with improving customer and outcomes through technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale data platform modernization initiatives.
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.

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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. This 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. $156,600 - $215,400 per year This 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.

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 atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

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