Data Delivery & Integration Manager

nebraskablue; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a Manager Information Services to lead data integration, API governance, and AI-enabled development. This role combines enterprise data delivery, API strategy, and platform modernization to support secure, scalable solutions across the organization.

The ideal candidate has strong Azure data services experience, API management expertise, and a track record of driving automation and developer productivity. Hybrid work with office days in Omaha.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure data services (ADF, Databricks, ADLS, Synapse, etc.)
• Deep understanding of API frameworks (REST, API Management, microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern engineering toolchains
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and techniques

Responsibilities

• Own Enterprise Data Integration Delivery
• Oversee design and delivery of scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related services
• Ensure reliable ingestion, transformation, and distribution of enterprise data across domains
• Drive standardization of ingestion frameworks, reusable patterns, and metadata-driven pipelines
• Engineer API-First Solutions
• Lead development and governance of enterprise API frameworks (REST, event-driven, microservices, APIM)
• Define standards for API design, versioning, security, and lifecycle management
• Enable domain teams to consume and publish APIs through reusable and self-service models
• Advance AI-Driven Development Practices
• Promote use of AI tools to improve developer productivity
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted code generation, documentation, and quality enforcement
• Identify opportunities to embed AI into integration workflows and API usage patterns
• Enable Platform Modernization
• Support transition from legacy integration patterns to modern Azure-based architectures
• Partner with platform engineering teams on CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure automation
• Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-native integration patterns
• Ensure Operational Excellence
• Own SLO/SLA for data delivery, API performance, and system reliability
• Implement monitoring, observability, and proactive issue resolution strategies
• Manage incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Partner Across the Enterprise
• Collaborate with business, analytics, and product teams to align integration strategy with business priorities
• Work with security and governance teams to ensure compliance and data protection
• Support vendor partnerships and external integrations

Skills

Azure data services

API frameworks

CI/CD

DevOps practices

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

APIM

Job description

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

The Mgr Information Services is a professional who embraces the "art of the possible" and leads by empowering the team. The Mgr Information Services is responsible for talent development, leading community of practice teams and ensuring quality delivery of technical solutions that bring value to the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll do:

• Own Enterprise Data Integration Delivery
• Oversee design and delivery of scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related services
• Ensure reliable ingestion, transformation, and distribution of enterprise data across domains
• Drive standardization of ingestion frameworks, reusable patterns, and metadata-driven pipelines
• Engineer API-First Solutions
• Lead development and governance of enterprise API frameworks (REST, event-driven, microservices, APIM)
• Define standards for API design, versioning, security, and lifecycle management
• Enable domain teams to consume and publish APIs through reusable and self-service models
• Advance AI-Driven Development Practices
• Promote use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DB Genie code, automated testing tools) to improve developer productivity
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted code generation, documentation, and quality enforcement
• Identify opportunities to embed AI into integration workflows and API usage patterns
• Enable Platform Modernization
• Support transition from legacy integration patterns to modern Azure-based architectures
• Partner with platform engineering teams on CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure automation
• Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-native integration patterns
• Ensure Operational Excellence
• Own SLO/SLA for data delivery, API performance, and system reliability
• Implement monitoring, observability, and proactive issue resolution strategies
• Manage incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Partner Across the Enterprise
• Collaborate with business, analytics, and product teams to align integration strategy with business priorities
• Work with security and governance teams to ensure compliance and data protection
• Support vendor partnerships and external integrations

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure data services (ADF, Databricks, ADLS, Synapse, etc.)
• Deep understanding of API frameworks (REST, API Management, microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern engineering toolchains
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and techniques

The strongest candidates for this position will also possess:

• Experience with healthcare or regulated industries (HIPAA, data governance)
• Exposure to knowledge graphs, FHIR/HL7 integration, or advanced data platforms
• Track record of driving platform simplification and standardization
• Passion for automation, self-service enablement, and developer experience

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