[Remote] Data Engineer I
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milliman is a global, employee-owned consultancy providing a range of consulting and technology solutions. They are seeking a Data Engineer I to help build and support scalable data pipelines for healthcare analytics, working closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data pipelines using Spark SQL within a modern lakehouse architecture
- Support ETL/ELT processes for healthcare claims data (medical, pharmacy, eligibility)
- Write clear, well-documented code and participate in peer code reviews
- Partner with senior engineers to learn data architecture and design patterns
- Work with analysts and stakeholders to translate data needs into technical solutions
- Contribute to technical documentation and team knowledge sharing
- Participate in agile practices such as sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Monitor pipeline performance and help troubleshoot data issues
- Assist with production support alongside senior team members
- Learn and apply quality, risk, and data validation standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Experience with Python or similar programming languages
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Care and attention to detail, especially with data accuracy
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Motivation to learn, grow, and build technical expertise
- Exposure to Apache Spark or Spark SQL
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with data warehousing or lakehouse concepts
- Experience working with healthcare data or other regulated industries
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or Databricks
- Interest in AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
- Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
- Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
- Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
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