Data Engineer

The Data Engineer is responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that enable robust analytics and reporting solutions. This position establishes, runs, and sustains best practices for Big Data, Analytics, and Reporting applications in multiple environments, with a strong emphasis on data quality, integrity, and accessibility. The role includes performing data gap analysis, developing and maintaining a semantic layer, and leveraging Databricks for efficient data processing and quality assessment.

• →Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data from multiple sources.
• →Architect and optimize data storage solutions including databases, data lakes, and warehouses (e.g., Hadoop, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• →Develop and manage data workflows in Databricks, including authoring, executing, and optimizing Spark-based queries and models.
• →Implement data quality assessment frameworks in Databricks, including profiling, validation, and monitoring of data assets.
• →Perform data gap analysis to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent data and recommend remediation strategies.
• →Develop and maintain a semantic layer to support reporting and business analytics, ensuring data is accessible in business-friendly formats.
• →Automate data processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
• →Ensure data security, governance, and compliance in all data engineering solutions.
• →Collaborate with analytics, business, and development teams to understand data requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• →Maintain comprehensive documentation of data flows, pipelines, repositories, and semantic layers.
• →Deliver solutions using Agile development processes and participate in code reviews for adherence to standards and best practices.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and the requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in data engineering, designing and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Experience with Databricks for data processing, pipeline development, and data quality assessment.
• Proficiency in Spark, Python, Scala, and SQL across multiple database platforms (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with big data tools and distributed systems (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka, Pig).
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and semantic layer development.
• Experience in data gap analysis and implementing data quality frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Agile teams.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer keyboard for extended periods.
• Willingness to work after hours/weekends as required for major deadlines.
• Flexibility to participate in international work processes, including conference calls across global time zones.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare data engineering, including claims data, billing, and coding (preferred).
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
• Ability to document and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience integrating Databricks workflows with other big data tools and platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with analytics teams to support business-friendly reporting solutions.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $78,000 to $120,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting: 5/18/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 7/18/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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