Data Engineer

Workforce Classification:

Telecommuter

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we're able to better serve our customers. It's this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. (https://www.premera.com/visitor/careers#awards)

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ .

As a Data Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure to support AI/ML models and advanced analytics. This role bridges data engineering and AI development, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems for machine learning workflows.

This is a telecommuter position, working from home. This role can be hired into as a Level II or III, depending upon experience.

What you'll do:

• Data Pipeline Development:

• Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.

• Data Architecture:

• Design and implement scalable data architectures for AI/ML workloads using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Feature Engineering:

• Collaborate with data scientists to prepare and transform data for model training and inference.

• Model Deployment Support:

• Integrate ML models into production systems, ensuring efficient data flow and monitoring.

• Performance Optimization:

• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for large-scale datasets.

• Governance & Security:

• Implement data quality checks, compliance standards, and security best practices.

What you'll bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar area.

• (2) years of relevant experience and knowledge of the software development lifecycle, relational database theory, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages. (Required for Level II)

• (5) years of experience in data integration, design, and management. (Required for Level III)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of data governance and MLOps best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programming: Python, SQL, and experience with frameworks like PySpark or Dask.

• Data Platforms: Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Databricks, or similar big data tools.

• Cloud Services: AWS (S3, Glue, EMR), Azure Data Factory, or GCP BigQuery.

• ML Workflow Tools: Familiarity with MLflow, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

• Databases: Snowflake Data Platform, Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, or similar tools.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:

• This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

National Salary Range (Level II):

$89,300.00 - $151,800.00

National Plus Salary Range (Level II):

$101,900.00 - $173,200.00

National Salary Range (Level III):

$108,100.00 - $183,800.00

National Plus Salary Range (Level III):

$123,200.00 - $209,400.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Salary Range:

$89,300.00 - $151,800.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$101,900.00 - $173,200.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .

We're happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We're committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers' experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.