Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services.

• Establish and uphold engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices.

• Guarantee platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.

• Supervise data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives.

• Lead and nurture engineering teams while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders on strategic platform initiatives.

• Manage intricate technical challenges, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects.

• Propel modernization and service enhancement throughout the data platform engineering organization.

• Formulate and oversee specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings.

• Evaluate compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies.

• Ensure a cohesive platform architecture.

• Supervise managers or specialized professional associates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 6 years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or related areas.

• At least 2 years of leadership or people management experience.

• Proficient in supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.

• Familiarity with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations.

• Experience in developing engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices.

• Proven track record in leading technical projects and initiatives.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in enhancing customer experiences and outcomes through technology solutions.

• Background in large-scale data platform modernization initiatives.

• Cloud platform experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.

• Experience in complex enterprise environments.

• Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for employees working from home or in a hybrid model.

• Ability to work from a dedicated space free from ongoing interruptions to safeguard member PHI/HIPAA information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Personal holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• Life insurance.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings.

• Dedicated home workspace requirements to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

• Employer-supported home internet requirements for remote work.