Senior ETL & Data Platform Engineer - Remote

Humana Inc; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for a remote, US-based role. The candidate will lead design, development, and management of database architectures, ensuring scalability, security, performance, and reliability.

The position emphasizes SQL, Python/PySpark, ETL, and Databricks expertise, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to business partners. We value independent ownership, strong analytical thinking, and the capacity to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years of technical experience with a primary focus on ETL.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applications including SSIS and/or SSMS.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with SQL and/or Python/PySpark.
• Technical proficiency with Databricks and/or a Databricks Certification.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing of software applications and/or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
• Proven experience with consulting with and building relationships with business partners.
• Self-starter that can work independently with minimal direction and takes ownership and anticipates future consequences and trends accurately.
• Critical thinker who can anticipate team needs and take initiative to present ideas, ask the right questions and deliver the highest quality work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications and/or infrastructure.
• Develop database architectures addressing business requirements for scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
• Create interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, and data partitions for efficient access to the database structure.
• Plan architecture updates and integrate new systems with existing warehouse structures to refine performance and functionality.
• Influence department strategy and provide independent objective technical direction.

Skills

ETL

SSIS/SSMS

SQL

Python/PySpark

Databricks

Communication

Business liaison

Self-starter

Critical thinker

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for a remote, US-based role. The candidate will lead design, development, and management of database architectures, ensuring scalability, security, performance, and reliability.

The position emphasizes SQL, Python/PySpark, ETL, and Databricks expertise, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to business partners. We value independent ownership, strong analytical thinking, and the capacity to work with cross-functional teams.