Lead Data Engineer

Centene Corporation; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the development and operationalization of data pipelines for reports and analytics. This role involves designing standardized procedures and ensuring the quality of data processing solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 5-7 years of experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience in data management roles.
• Ability to lead data engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of data processing and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and operationalization of data pipelines.
• Design and implement standardized data management procedures.
• Ensure quality of technical solutions as data moves across environments.

Skills

Informatica

SQL

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field

Job description

Position Purpose

Uses advanced expertise and knowledge to lead the development and operationalization of data pipelines to make data available for consumption (reports and advanced analytics), including data ingestion, data transformation, data validation / quality, data pipeline optimization, and orchestration.

Works closely with the DevSecOps Engineer during continuous integration and continuous deployment. Leads the design and implementation of standardized data management procedures around data staging, data ingestion, data preparation, data provisioning, and data destruction (scripts, programs, automation, assisted by automation, etc.). Leads data engineers and provides advanced experience in the design, development, implementation, testing, documenting, and operating of large-scale, high-volume, high-performance data structures for business intelligence analytics. Leads the team using advanced experience and knowledge in the design, development, and maintenance of real‑time processing applications and real‑time data pipelines. Ensures quality of technical solutions as data moves across Centene's environments. Provides advanced knowledge and insight into the changing data environment, data processing, data storage, and utilization requirements for the company and offers suggestions for solutions. Develops, constructs, tests, and maintains architectures using advanced programming language and tools. Leads and implements ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality; uses data to discover tasks that can be automated. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Education / Experience

A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 5 – 7 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills

• Informatica
• SQL
• Snowflake

Pay Range

$, $ per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, K‑ and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

Additional Compensation

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law, including full‑time or part‑time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.