Lead Data Platform Engineer

Who We Are:

Machinify is a leading healthcare intelligence company with expertise across the payment continuum, delivering unmatched value, transparency, and efficiency to health plan clients across the country. Deployed by over 60 health plans, including many of the top 20, and representing more than 160 million lives, Machinify brings together a fully configurable and content-rich, AI-powered platform along with best-in-class expertise. We're constantly reimagining what's possible in our industry, creating disruptively simple, powerfully clear ways to maximize financial outcomes and drive down healthcare costs.

Location:Remote

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Platform Engineer with a focus on big data systems, orchestration, and ETL processes. In this role, you will architect and implement scalable data infrastructure using both existing and greenfield systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our data solutions meet business needs and leverage cloud-native tools for optimal performance.

What You'll Do:

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  Develop scalable and observable data platforms tailored to business needs.

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  Build and manage systems in cloud environments using AWS and Azure.

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  Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and experts to deliver right-fit solutions while increasing data quality and ease-of-use.

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  Ensure data systems are reliable, flexible, and scalable for large datasets from diverse sources (batch vs event, on-prem vs cloud, etc)

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  Architect and build reusable data pipeline and DAG systems.

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  Create and deploy Kubernetes-based systems in cloud-native environments.

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  Support machine learning workflows through data modeling and transformation.

• 5+ Years in software development with Python and SQL.
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  Strong understanding of ETL processes, big data pipelines, and relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).

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  Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect, Dagster).

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  Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ecosystem tools.

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  Strong problem-solving skills and clean coding practices.

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  Experience with Apache Spark or similar technologies.

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  Experience with agentic coding workflows.

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  Experience with data modeling, transformation, and integration.

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  Experience with data quality, lineage, and modeling tools.

Preferred Technical Skills:

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  Experience in software development with Golang.

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  Experience with managed data lake systems (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS Redshift).

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  Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (Docker, Helm, etc.).

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  Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code systems (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)

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  Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools for distributed systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

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  Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

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  Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL workflows, and data transformation techniques.

Pay range: $185,000-$200,000 USD

This is an exempt position. The salary range is for Base Salary.Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee's geographic location.

What's in it for you

• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Days

• Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plan participation with company match, and flexible spending accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Eligibility for company-paid benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, and parental leave.

• Remote and hybrid work options

What values we'll share with you:

• Ask why

• Think big

• Be humble

• Optimize for customer impact

• Deliver results

At Machinify, we're reimagining a simpler way forward. This begins with our employees. We are innovators who value integrity, teamwork, accuracy, and flexibility. We do the right thing, and we listen to the needs of our clients and their members. As tenured experts with unmatched experience, we champion diverse perspectives that help us to better understand and serve our clients.

Our values come to life through our culture. We embrace flexible working arrangements that allow our employees to bring innovation to life in the way that best suits their productivity. We work cross-functionally, abandoning silos, to bring innovative and accurate solutions to market. We invest in each other through ongoing education and team celebrations, and we give back to our communities through dedicating days for volunteering. Together, Machinify is making healthcare work better for everyone, and we're passionate about a future with better outcomes for all.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Machinify is an employment at will employer. We participate in E-Verify as required by applicable law. In accordance with applicable state laws, we do not inquire about salary history during the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruitment process, please contact our People Operations team atMachinify_Careers@machinify.com. See our Candidate Privacy Notice at:https://www.machinify.com/candidate-privacy-notice/

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