Data Engineering Manager

Manager - Data Engineering

About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

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

Job Description – Engineering Manager / Data Engineering Manager

Experience
12–15 Years
Mandatory Skills
• Data Engineering
• Snowflake
• dbt
Optional / Good to Have Skills
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Apache Airflow

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager / Data Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Data Engineering, Snowflake, and dbt. The candidate will be responsible for leading data engineering initiatives, managing teams, driving delivery excellence, and building scalable data platforms and pipelines.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical leadership skills, hands-on architecture experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data engineering projects and teams.

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data platforms.

• Drive Snowflake-based data warehousing and modernization initiatives.

• Implement and manage data transformation frameworks using dbt.

• Ensure best practices in data governance, performance optimization, and data quality.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and application teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

• Mentor and guide team members on technical and delivery aspects.

• Handle production support, issue resolution, and continuous improvements.

• Participate in architecture discussions and strategic planning.

Technical Skills Required

Mandatory

• Strong experience in Data Engineering concepts and implementations.

• Hands-on expertise in Snowflake.

• Strong working experience with dbt.

• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.

• Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and performance tuning.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms.

Good to Have

• Azure Data Factory (ADF)

• Apache Airflow

• Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Knowledge of AI/ML data integrations is an added advantage

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

• Experience leading offshore/onshore teams.

• Ability to drive delivery and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email talentacquisition@zelis.com.

Experience Level

Mid Level