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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Humana Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,600.0 - $161,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Software Design Patterns, Dimensional Modeling, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Anaplan, Enterprise Data Management, Oracle Hyperion, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Layers, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Star Schema, Databricks - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3nlny ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, Finance, or related field + 6+ years of experience in data engineering, BI data architecture, or analytics platforms + 3+ years of leadership experience leading data/BI engineering projects or platforms + 2+ years of people leadership experience with direct reports + Advanced SQL expertise for large-scale data transformation, modeling, and performance optimization + Advanced hands-on experience with Databricks engineering, including Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, notebooks, workflows, and orchestration. + Strong understanding and practical implementation experience with Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and lakehouse design patterns. + Advanced SQL expertise, including complex transformations, performance optimization, window functions, dimensional modeling, and large-scale financial data processing. + Strong Power BI experience, including semantic model design, star schema modeling, dataset optimization, DAX understanding, and enterprise reporting enablement. + Experience designing curated analytical datasets optimized for reporting and self-service analytics consumption. + Experience operationalizing month-end Finance reporting processes, reconciliations, data validations, and close-cycle reporting support. + Experience working with Snowflake and cloud-based enterprise data platforms. + Strong stakeholder partnership experience with Finance, FP&A, Accounting, and Reporting organizations. Preferred Qualifications + Experience supporting Finance transformation or FP&A reporting environments + Experience with enterprise financial systems (Oracle Financials, Anaplan, ERP platforms) + Experience designing governed analytical datasets or semantic layers for BI tools (e.g., Power BI) + Knowledge of healthcare financial data domains (claims, membership, RCM) + Experience managing offshore or vendor data engineering teams + Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and financial control requirements + Master's degree in Information Systems, Analytics, or Business ## Description This role leads the architecture, engineering, and operationalization of the centralized Finance reporting data platform supporting CenterWell Finance reporting, analytics, and month-end close processes. We are looking for deep expertise in Databricks lakehouse engineering, medallion architecture design, advanced SQL development, and Power BI reporting optimization. This position is remote; however, the candidate will be expected to work according to Eastern Standard Time. Job Responsibilities + Lead the architecture, engineering, and stabilization of the centralized Finance reporting data platform supporting enterprise Finance reporting and analytics initiatives. + Design and implement scalable Databricks lakehouse solutions utilizing Bronze/Silver/Gold (Medallion) architecture patterns to support Finance reporting, month-end close processes, and analytical workloads + Develop and optimize advanced Databricks notebooks, workflows, Delta Lake pipelines, and orchestration frameworks to ingest, transform, validate, and operationalize large-scale Finance datasets. + Engineer reporting-ready analytical datasets and dimensional models optimized for enterprise Power BI reporting, semantic models, and governed self-service analytics + Develop advanced SQL-based transformation logic, financial aggregations, reconciliations, and reporting datasets utilizing Databricks SQL and Snowflake capabilities + Design and maintain scalable star schema and curated reporting layer structures supporting financial hierarchies, KPI standardization, P&L reporting, variance analysis, and executive reporting requirements. + Establish and maintain standardized financial hierarchies, mappings, and metric definitions across business lines, ensuring consistency across reporting outputs + Lead month-end Finance data operationalization processes, including ingestion, snapshot management, reconciliations, validation controls, auditability, and close-cycle reporting readiness. + Implement enterprise-grade data quality, lineage, monitoring, validation, and change management frameworks to ensure financial data accuracy, traceability, and governance compliance + Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Reporting & Analytics leadership, and enterprise data teams to translate Finance reporting requirements into scalable data and reporting platform solutions. + Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across Finance data platform initiatives, establish engineering standards and best practices, and oversee vendor/offshore delivery execution. + Establish and maintain standardized financial hierarchies, mappings, and metric definitions across business lines, ensuring consistency across reporting outputs, Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. 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