Remote Azure Data & API Platform Lead

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a hands-on Information Services Manager in Omaha to lead enterprise data integration initiatives and modernize API-first platforms.

The role combines technical depth with people leadership, emphasizing Azure data services, AI-assisted development, and collaboration across business, analytics, and product teams to deliver reliable data, scalable APIs, and improved delivery speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience with Azure data services and API frameworks is required.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern engineering toolchains is required.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and delivery of scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related services.
• Lead development and governance of enterprise API frameworks (REST, API Management, microservices, event-driven).
• Promote AI tools and AI-assisted code generation to improve developer productivity.
• Drive platform modernization and CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a hands-on Information Services Manager in Omaha to lead enterprise data integration initiatives and modernize API-first platforms.

The role combines technical depth with people leadership, emphasizing Azure data services, AI-assisted development, and collaboration across business, analytics, and product teams to deliver reliable data, scalable APIs, and improved delivery speed.