Data Engineer-1

About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers in the U.S. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts—driving real, measurable results for clients.  

Why We Do What We Do 

In the U.S., consumers, payers, and providers face significant challenges throughout the healthcare financial journey. Zelis helps streamline the process by offering solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and communication among all parties involved. By addressing the obstacles that patients face in accessing care, navigating the intricacies of insurance claims, and the logistical challenges healthcare providers encounter with processing payments, Zelis aims to create a more seamless and effective healthcare financial system.

Zelis India plays a crucial role in this mission by supporting various initiatives that enhance the healthcare financial experience. The local team contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring that technology and processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Beyond operational expertise, Zelis India cultivates a collaborative work culture, leadership development, and global exposure, creating a dynamic environment for professional growth. With hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial wellness programs, and cultural celebrations, we foster a holistic workplace experience. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of service delivery and contributes to Zelis’ award-winning culture. 

Position Overview

Summary:

Responsible for operating and enhancing the performance and functionality of existing data management systems, as well as participating in the design and delivery of new database solutions.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Manages data activities such as data requirements gathering, data analysis/modeling, and data issues resolution using standard approved technology
• Manages standardization, migration, transformation, validation, and quality assurance of data within multi-database platforms
• Creates and maintains code through github repository for change control
• Builds Jenkins pipelines using groovy
• Leverages internal and external ETL tools for data processing and publishing
• Identifies and maintains company databases, including data sources, data structures, data organization, and data optimization
• Identifies complex issues proactively and is responsible to see them through resolution, including identifying trends through data analysis and manipulation
• Responsible for specific client data life-cycles from discovery to implementation to maintenance
• Formulates and monitors policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management
• Responds to production defects and relays information back to the Operations Manager to communicate to clients
• Contribute in all phases of the data and software development lifecycle when needed
• Ability to support off hours data processing and emergency requests

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years Healthcare industry experience preferred

• 3+ years of experience with SQL, database design, optimization, and tuning
• 3+ years of experience with open source relational (e.g. Postgresql)
• 3+ years of experience using Github
• 3+ years of experience in Shell Scripting and one other object oriented language such as Python, or PhP.
• 3+ years of experience in continuous integration and development methodologies tools such as Jenkins
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile development environment

• Time management skills
• Professionalism
• Programming skills particularly SQL, Shell Scripting, and Python
• Detail oriented
• Conscientious
• Team player
• Oral and written communication skills