Enterprise Data Platform Architect & AI Solutions Lead

Blue Shield of CA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA seeks a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cloud data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts across the enterprise. You will collaborate with architects, analytics teams, and data engineers to deliver robust data products that meet strategic needs.

You will mentor senior engineers, shape enterprise architecture, and apply AI/ML concepts to scalable data solutions in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of data engineering experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data product ecosystems.
• Expertise in Data Vault 2.0, dimensional modeling, Lakehouse architecture, or domain-driven data design.
• Demonstrated ability to influence enterprise architecture decisions and mentor senior engineering talent.
• Expert in understanding data management practices, data modelling (data vault 2.0), master data management, data integration, data architecture, data virtualization, data warehousing, data privacy and security.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies, with solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and hands‑on experience applying AI‑driven solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands on experience with SQL, Python, DBT Cloud and DBT core. Expert in one or more of NoSQL and database appliances and platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, Databricks)
• Proven ability to design and scale large‑volume, high‑performance data platforms leveraging parallel and distributed architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD, source control, and agile delivery tooling (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, Jira).
• Experience in healthcare, regulated environments, or large enterprises is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts.
• Partner with architects and analytics teams to deliver data products.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence enterprise architecture decisions.
• Drive AI/ML-enabled data solutions in enterprise environments.

Skills

Data engineering

Data Vault 2.0

Dimensional modeling

Lakehouse architecture

AI/ML concepts

SQL

Python

DBT Cloud

DBT Core

Snowflake

Synapse

Databricks

CI/CD

Git

Agile

Data privacy and security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DBT Cloud

DBT Core

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Job description

Blue Shield of CA seeks a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cloud data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts across the enterprise. You will collaborate with architects, analytics teams, and data engineers to deliver robust data products that meet strategic needs.

You will mentor senior engineers, shape enterprise architecture, and apply AI/ML concepts to scalable data solutions in healthcare settings.