Description :
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with over 7 years of expertise in managing time-sensitive, multi-stakeholder projects, specifically within the health plan data domain (Enrollments, Claims, Payments). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in SQL (Oracle, MS SQL) and cloud technologies (AWS / GCP preferred). This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for guiding a team of engineers, resolving critical data issues, and ensuring smooth project execution with high impact on business operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Leadership & Project Execution :
- Lead the end-to-end execution of complex data integration and analytics solutions, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-priority, business-critical projects.
- Provide technical direction, enforce coding standards, and ensure performance tuning and data management best practices.
- Lead resolution of Sev1 / Sev2 incidents and drive root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with architects and business teams to evaluate system requirements and design scalable, robust solutions.
Database Development & Optimization :
Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries across Oracle and MS SQL Server environments.Develop stored procedures, triggers, and scripts to support data operations and analytics needs.Troubleshoot data mapping / translation issues across source-target pipelines.Cloud & Infrastructure Management :
Design and support scalable solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.Work closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to manage performance, cost, and security.Implement best practices for cloud-based data storage, compute, and data processing services.Team & Stakeholder Management :
Manage and mentor a team of 7+ engineers, including performance reviews, skill development, and team building.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business users, analysts, and data engineers to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge repositories.Lead stakeholder communication through reports, presentations, and technical demos using Excel, PowerPoint, and visualization tools.Process Improvement & Automation :
Develop scripts to automate routine data processes and reduce manual overhead.Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and scalability in data workflows.Continuously improve development and operational processes through innovation and tooling.Required Skills & Qualifications :
7+ years of experience in delivering time-critical, cross-functional data projects.3+ years of experience in a Technical Lead role, including project ownership and team mentorship.5+ years of hands-on experience working with health plan data, including enrollments, claims, and payments.Proven experience leading teams of 7 or more engineers.Expertise in SQL (Oracle, MS SQL) with the ability to write and optimize complex queries.Experience with Sev1 / Sev2 incident handling and real-time troubleshooting.Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation and debugging.Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and delivering impactful stakeholder presentations.Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) in a data engineering or infrastructure role.Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards in healthcare (e.g., HIPAA).Experience with data integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Apache Nifi).Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).Understanding of DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines.(ref : hirist.tech)
