Priority Health Data Engineer Senior

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement plan

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Corewell Health is hiring as Priority Health Data and Analytics expands its data engineering team in Grand Rapids. The Senior Data Engineer will build and optimize data pipelines, collaborate with architects, BI developers, data scientists, and analysts to deliver reliable data sets, while ensuring PHI/PII compliance and secure data workflows.

The role emphasizes ETL/ELT development, data modeling, CI/CD, and participation in Agile ceremonies to drive value delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, application programming, software development, information systems, database administration, mathematics, engineering, or relevant experience in related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of Epic data models, databases, and warehousing
• Understanding of health plan / payer business systems and application software such as Facets or QNext
• Proven expereince working with Snowflake, AWS and MS Fabric
• Strong verbal communication skills with emphasis on articulation, clarity, and conciseness

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, and deploys ELT / ETL processes across multiple sources, targets and tools with no supervision.
• Provides support and recommendations to intermediary level engineers to enhance their technical skills.
• Provides operational and ad‐hoc support for systems and applications troubleshooting and maintenance for incidents related to data warehouses, datasets and data pipelines.
• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Adheres to the team’s application of best practices and organizational standards of the Software Development Lifecycle to ensure high quality and reliable data assets.
• Develops Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes focused on acceleration of value delivery and minimizing manual touchpoints.
• Participates in enterprise‐wide Agile ceremonies determining and recommending technical programming approaches and solutions to complex applications.
• Works independently or collaboratively to capture, document, and groom features and stories for planning and execution.
• Actively pursues opportunities to grow their business acumen and skills from more experienced team members.
• Actively participates in Data Engineering Community of Practice, develops standard processes for the department and helps roll them out.

Skills

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Agile

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

MS Fabric

Job description

We are hiring two (2) Senior Data Engineers for our Priority Health Data and Analytics team.

Job Summary

Data Engineers work collaboratively with architects, business intelligence developers, data analysts and data scientists to build and maintain analytic solutions utilizing both traditional on-premises and cloud-based platforms. The Senior Data Engineer is an experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler with an aptitude for identifying nuances and patterns within complex datasets with the goal of transforming raw data into timely, reliable data sets. This role is responsible for expanding and optimizing our data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimizing data flow and collection to support business needs.

Essential Functions

• Develops, tests, and deploys ELT / ETL processes across multiple sources, targets and tools with no supervision.
• Provides support and recommendations to intermediary level engineers to enhance their technical skills. Collaborates with data consumers of varying skill levels on available data sources and potential biases within datasets.
• Provides operational and ad‐hoc support for systems and applications troubleshooting and maintenance for incidents related to data warehouses, datasets and data pipelines.
• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Adheres to the team’s application of best practices and organizational standards of the Software Development Lifecycle to ensure high quality and reliable data assets. Follows the organizational standards and laws governing use of sensitive data relating to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Develops Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes focused on acceleration of value delivery and minimizing manual touchpoints.
• Participates in enterprise‐wide Agile ceremonies determining and recommending technical programming approaches and solutions to complex applications. Works independently or collaboratively to capture, document, and groom features and stories for planning and execution.
• Actively pursues opportunities to grow their business acumen and skills from more experienced team members. Provides coaching to less experienced team members. Actively participates in Data Engineering Community of Practice, develops standard processes for the department and helps roll them out.
• Actively participates in Data Engineering Community of Practice, develops standard processes for the department and helps roll them out.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, application programming, software development, information systems, database administration, mathematics, engineering, or relevant experience in related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of Epic data models, databases, and warehousing
• Understanding of health plan / payer business systems and application software such as Facets or QNext
• Proven expereince working with Snowflake, AWS and MS Fabric
• Strong verbal communication skills with emphasis on articulation, clarity, and conciseness

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Priority Health - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Maintenance Enhancements HEDIS and PIP Operations Priority Health - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.