Senior Forward-Deployed Data Engineer — Remote

Humana; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to translate business problems into scalable data and analytics solutions. You will design, prototype, and deliver Databricks-based data pipelines, AI-enabled analytics, and secure, compliant data architectures across the enterprise, working closely with business and clinical stakeholders to accelerate time-to-value.

You will lead data & ML engineering efforts, promote best practices, and ensure data quality, governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in building cloud-native Data & ML engineering solutions.
• 5+ years of programming experience in Python (PySpark) and SQL.
• 3+ years of experience deploying data & feature pipelines, model training, and inferencing within the Databricks stack.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Databricks, PostgreSQL, Apache Spark, Databricks ML stack.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and cost-efficient Data & ML solutions using Databricks (Spark) and cloud-native services.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for ingesting structured and unstructured healthcare data.
• Develop and maintain data models in enterprise data warehouses.
• Support Lakehouse architecture leveraging Databricks, Delta Lake, and cloud storage.
• Lead design and architecture discussions for enterprise scale solutions.
• Serve as embedded, customer-facing engineer for business or analytical teams; run discovery sessions and translate requirements into technical specs.

Skills

Python (PySpark)

SQL

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Databricks

PostgreSQL

Apache Spark

MLflow

Databricks Genie

Job description

Humana in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to translate business problems into scalable data and analytics solutions. You will design, prototype, and deliver Databricks-based data pipelines, AI-enabled analytics, and secure, compliant data architectures across the enterprise, working closely with business and clinical stakeholders to accelerate time-to-value.

You will lead data & ML engineering efforts, promote best practices, and ensure data quality, governance, and