Manager - Data Engineering

Astrana Health; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology firm is looking for a Data Engineering Manager who will lead and mentor a team, design scalable data pipelines, and oversee the development and maintenance of enterprise-grade data solutions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in data engineering, with strong expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud services. The role is remote and offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $160,000. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development roles.
• At least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience with medical claims in healthcare and/or managed care.
• Strong expertise in building scalable ELT/ETL pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers.
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines.
• Oversee development and maintenance of ELT processes.
• Ensure proactive monitoring of data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Data pipeline design

Innovation

Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, healthcare, or analytics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

Spark

Power BI

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Location: 1668 S. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

TBD

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to design and implement scalable data pipelines and models aligned with business needs and industry best practices.
• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise‑grade ELT processes, data marts, and business intelligence assets.
• Own and evolve data quality frameworks, ensuring proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of data issues.
• Champion the adoption of automation and modern data engineering practices, driving efficiencies in pipeline management and data delivery.
• Guide your team in building domain knowledge around healthcare operations, ensuring data solutions comply with regulatory and security requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the data engineering function, including resource allocation, technology selection, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support and enforce software development best practices, including code reviews, source control, CI/CD, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in computer science, engineering, healthcare, analytics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• 2+ years of experience with medical claims in healthcare and/or managed care.
• Strong expertise in building scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using modern data platforms and cloud‑based services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and scripting/programming languages such as Python or Spark.
• Solid understanding of database structures, data modeling (normalized, star schema, snowflake), and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience working with Databricks or similar distributed computing platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with BI tools such Power BI.
• Deep understanding of professional software engineering practices including SDLC, version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.

You’re a Great Fit for This Role If You:

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy leading teams to solve complex data challenges.
• Are passionate about mentoring and growing the next generation of data engineering talent.
• Have a bias for action and a commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions with measurable impact.
• Bring a collaborative, team‑first mindset to everything you do.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position is remotely based in the U.S.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is: $140,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job‑related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.