Senior Data Engineer — Build Scalable Cloud Pipelines

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Services team to design, build, and operate complex data pipelines and cloud data solutions, embedding security, automation, and reliability across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes production readiness, operational excellence, and adherence to engineering standards, while collaborating to improve processes and expand data capabilities in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant data engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL, scripting and automation.
• Expertise with Azure-based cloud services: ADLS, Synapse, Data Factory.
• Hands-on experience with dbt, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, or Tidal.
• Solid knowledge of data modeling (Data Vault 2.0), data integration, data architecture, warehousing, and data quality.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket, GitHub).
• Strong understanding of agile delivery methodologies and enterprise cloud integration.
• Excellent communication to translate technical solutions for nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments, including Epic exposure preferred.
• Awareness of data governance, security standards, and production certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate complex data pipelines and cloud data solutions.
• Embed security, automation, and reliability throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure production readiness, operational excellence, and adherence to engineering standards across data products.
• Lead by example and support continuous improvement across people, process, and technology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical solutions for nontechnical audiences.

Skills

SQL scripting

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

Data integration

Data architecture

Data warehousing

Data quality

CI/CD pipelines

Agile delivery

Communication

Healthcare domain

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

dbt

Snowflake

Databricks

Airflow

Tidal

Azure ADLS

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Services team to design, build, and operate complex data pipelines and cloud data solutions, embedding security, automation, and reliability across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes production readiness, operational excellence, and adherence to engineering standards, while collaborating to improve processes and expand data capabilities in a healthcare setting.