Senior Data Engineer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain TM1/Planning Analytics models and applications. You will work with senior engineers and finance stakeholders to build robust data solutions for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering and TM1/PA experience, plus cloud proficiency across AWS/Azure/Google. A strong Excel/VBA background and healthcare budgeting knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering with IBM Cognos TM1/Planning Analytics experience.
• 5+ years on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google.
• Strong Excel mastery with VBA and complex financial modeling.
• Healthcare budgeting/forecasting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain TM1 models and applications.
• Support actuarial models including claims projections, financial forecasting, and expense allocation.
• Build data pipelines and data quality processes for TM1 environment.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with finance stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering

MDX

VBA

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Math, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

TurboIntegrator (TI)

TM1 Rules

TM1 Perspectives

Planning Analytics Workbench (PAW)

Planning Analytics Workspace

Active Forms

Excel

Job description

Senior Data Engineer page is loaded## Senior Data Engineerlocations: Bostontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R08847##**What we need**At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data Delivery team. The primary focus of this role is to design, develop, and maintain our IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) models and applications to enhance our financial planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities. You will play a crucial role in supporting strategic business decisions by working alongside senior engineers and finance stakeholders to build robust data solutions.**This position is open to candidates based in Massachusetts as well as remote, US-based candidates.****Your Day to Day**- Design and build forecasting/budgeting applications using Planning Analytics 2.0.9 or above.- Design and build PA cubes, dimensions, hierarchies, rules, and TurboIntegrator processes using Planning Analytics Workbench (PAW).- Experience writing complex MDX statements, rules and feeders.- Experience with data ingestion and transformation from ODBC data sources and publish data for consumption related to TM1 cubes, dimensions, hierarchies, rules, and TurboIntegrator (TI) processes to support actuarial models including claims projections, financial forecasting, and expense allocation.- Experience in building applications in TM1 web, PAW and Perspectives (TM1 combined with VBA), build dynamic reports.- Experience in working with IBM Cloud Planning Analytics applications and migration of applications from TM1 to PA.- Follows best practices and architecture patterns as part of all implementations- Builds deep understanding of healthcare data domains through process ownership, data exploration and hands-on SQL development. Develop a holistic understanding of how various components within the TM1 environment interconnect, acting as a proactive technical partner who makes strong, creative recommendations for implementing complex solutions.- Designs & develops data quality, data masking, data curation & extraction processes for appropriate data usage. Oversee TM1 security configurations, user access groups, and server performance monitoring.- Provides operational support to high severity issues and incidents impacting critical data pipelines. Build, maintain, and distribute active forms, slices, and web sheets via TM1 Web or Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) for business unit leaders.- Ideates & builds common data processing utilities leveraging modular development methodologies- Delivers high quality and scalable code with automated test coverage- Helps grow and mentors team members on the fine art of data engineering and software abstractions. While also working closely with the Actuarial teams to translate complex business planning rules into automated TM1 system logic.**We're Looking for:*** 5-7 years of data engineering experience with at least 5+ years of experience as an IBM Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics Developer (PAW, PAX).* 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google* 5+ working with Rules, Feeders & worksheets.* 5+ working experience in MDX.* TM1 Development: Strong mastery of TurboIntegrator (TI) scripting and TM1 Rules (DB functions, Feeders).* Excel Mastery: Advanced Excel skills, including VBA, Active Forms, and complex financial modeling.* Health Care Domain working in Budgeting and Forecasting is preferred**What You Bring:*** Bachelor's degree in computer science, Finance, Math, Information Systems, or a related field.* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to express complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical finance stakeholders.* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.* Ability to multi-task, self-motivate, and meet critical financial reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Healthcare industry experience is preferred.**What You'll Gain:**It is our mission at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to foster a culture that enables associates to do their best work while living happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer you a variety of ways to support your best physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. For more information on our benefit offerings, visit#LI-HYRBID## Minimum Education Requirements:High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above## LocationBoston## Time TypeFull timeSalary Range: $138,870.00 - $169,730.00The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.This job is also eligible for variable pay.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.We understand that the and can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors,, your perspectives, and your experiences. It's in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our page. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. You can also join our to stay \"in the know\" on all things Blue.At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our \"\" Page.Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.## **Our Commitment to You**We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our