Data Operations Engineer I & II @ Blue Cross Blue Shield

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.

We are hiring for a future start date of 1/1/25.

This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only. This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The ideal candidate will have experience in data operations, data management, and data engineering. They will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our data-driven initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

Experience in computer / information technology

Level I: 1 year
Level II: 3 years

Experience in programming, query design, and database development

Level I: 1year
Level II: 3 years

Experience in data operation, data management, or data engineering

Level I: 1 year
Level II : 3 years

Required Education

High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study

Required Licenses

Required Certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Work Experience

Experience in computer / information technology

Level I: 3 years
Level II: 5 years

Experience in programming, query design, and database development

Level I: 3 years
Level II: 5 years

Experience in data operation, data management, or data engineering

Level I: 3 years
Level II : 5 years

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience

Preferred Licenses

Preferred Certifications

Technical Certifications in programming languages

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
Monitor and optimize data workflows to ensure data quality and reliability.
Collaborate with data management engineering, ETL engineers, API engineering, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
Implement and maintain data security and compliance measures.
Process and manage data files to ensure accurate and timely data availability
Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.
Identify optimization and automation gaps, and come up with solutions
Develop and maintain documentation for data processes and systems.
With assistance from Programmer III or Lead, maintain and develop basic-level systems and programs.
Participate in the development, review, and creation of documentation used to support associated systems.
Design and code basic-level systems, programs, and interfaces, using the appropriate structured programming techniques and programming languages.
Develop and maintain databases.
Create logic, system, and program flows.
Write and execute unit test plans. Track and resolve any processing issues.
Participate in small to medium projects.
Create ad-hoc reports for internal and external customers.
Research, respond to, and finalize questions or requests for research received from internal customers.
Participate in the review of code and/or systems for proper design standards, content and functionality.
Assist with development and delivery of presentations to staff and management
Participate in all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Analyze files and map data from one system to another
Adheres to established source control versioning policies and procedures
Meet timeliness and accuracy goals.
Communicates status of work assignments to stakeholders and management.
Participate or lead medium projects.
Track and resolve processing problems, coordinating with all appropriate areas
Assist Users/Analysts with the development of system interface specifications
Develop, write and implement processing requirements and post implementation review
Develop time and cost estimates and system modification schedules.
Create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
Maintain code base and configuration in development and test system environments.

ALL LEVELS

Ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.
The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Required Job Skills

Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data pipeline tools (e.g., Kafka, Spring Batch, NodeJS, etc.)
Data File Processing (e.g. Reading/Parsing/Extraction with Python, Bash, JavaScript/NodeJS)
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of query design and ad-hoc report creation tools.
Mathematics analysis and inductive reasoning skills.
Programming languages (Java & JavaScript preferred) and coding ability sufficient to meet the requirements at each level of responsibility, as defined in departmental documentation.
Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, structured programming, data mapping, and testing.

Required Professional Competencies

Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions.
Perserverance in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time contstraints.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others.

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies

Ability to take appropriate risks, using available data.
Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Preferred Job Skills

Intermediate skills with spreadsheet, flowcharting, presentation, word processing, and database software.
Advanced knowledge and experience with database, programming, and documentation.
Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy standards.

Preferred Professional Competencies

Ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting information while keeping focused on the end goal.

Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies

Our Commitment

AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.

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