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# Senior Database Engineer

- **Company:** Humana Inc.
- **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Transmissions, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Applications, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Pyspark, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Software Coding, Databricks
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13601893

## About the Role

+ 3 years of technical experience with a primary focus on ETL

 + Comprehensive knowledge of applications including SSIS and/or SSMS

 + Advanced knowledge and experience with SQL and/or Python/PySpark

 + Technical proficiency with Databricks and/or a Databricks Certification

 + Experience designing, developing, and testing of software applications and/or infrastructure

 + Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals

 + Proven experience with consulting with and building relationships with business partners

 + Self-starter that can work independently with minimal direction and takes ownership and anticipates future consequences and trends accurately

 + Critical thinker who can anticipate team needs and take initiative to present ideas, ask the right questions and deliver the highest quality work

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience with Azure and/or other cloud reporting systems or experience in Cloud design

 + Experience in the development of interactive reports using Power BI and/or similar product

## Description

The Senior Database Engineer leads important projects in design, development, implementation and management of databases. The Senior Database Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors., The Senior Database Engineer develops database architectures to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. Designs database applications such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms and data partitions to enable efficient access of the generic database structure. Creates plans for architecture updates and integrates new systems with existing warehouse structure to refine performance/functionality. Generally has in-depth knowledge and expertise of database technologies, along with solid programming, design and system analysis skills. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.


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