Abacus Insights

Principal Data Engineer

Remote US · Principal

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PythonDistributed SystemsCode ReviewSQLSnowflakeDatabricksAWSCloud PlatformsCI/CDDevOpsPlatform EngineeringKafkaMachine LearningAirflowdbtData EngineeringData ScienceComplianceHIPAALeadershipCommunicationMentoringAdaptability

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Data Engineer to join our Tech Ops organization and play a critical role in designing and scaling our enterprise data platform.
This is a senior, hands‑on technical leadership role focused on architecting complex data integration solutions, solving high‑impact technical challenges, and setting standards for data engineering excellence across the organization.
Set Engineering Standards: Establish and champion best practices across CI/CD, code quality, testing, orchestration, monitoring, logging, and observability for data platforms.

Responsibilities

Design and implement security‑first data solutions, including RBAC, encryption, PHI handling, auditability, and alignment with HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements.
Mentor senior and junior engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and raise the overall technical bar across teams.
Ensure Security & Compliance: Design and implement security‑first data solutions, including RBAC, encryption, PHI handling, auditability, and alignment with HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements.
Provide Technical Mentorship: Mentor senior and junior engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and raise the overall technical bar across teams.
Produce Technical Artifacts: Create clear documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational standards that support scalable delivery.
Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.
At the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture-one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves.
We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths.
If there's anything we can do to support that-big or small-please let us know.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of AWS‑based data services (e.g., S3, SQS, Lambda, IAM) or equivalent cloud technologies.
Hands‑on experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses, including schema design and performance optimization.
Advanced Programming Skills: Expert‑level proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark, including performance‑optimized distributed transformations.
Warehouse & Modeling Experience: Hands‑on experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses, including schema design and performance optimization.

Skills

Expert‑level proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark, including performance‑optimized distributed transformations.
Cloud Platform Expertise: Strong working knowledge of AWS‑based data services (e.g., S3, SQS, Lambda, IAM) or equivalent cloud technologies.
Data Platform & Streaming Knowledge: Experience working with dbt, Delta Lake, Kafka, or event‑driven architectures in modern data platforms.
Healthcare Data Exposure: Working experience with healthcare data domains such as claims, eligibility, provider, or clinical datasets.
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
What we would like to see, but not required
Experience in large‑scale healthcare payer or analytics environments.
Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics workflows.
Familiarity with DevOps or platform engineering practices applied to data systems.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on experience, skills, and location, and includes base salary plus eligibility for performance bonuses and equity grants.

Benefits

As a recognized technical authority, you will influence architectural decisions, guide best practices, and support mission‑critical healthcare data workflows across the full data lifecycle.
Unlimited paid time off - recharge when you need it
Comprehensive health coverage - multiple plan options to choose from
Equity for every employee - share in our success
Home office setup allowance - one-time support to get you started

Company info

Abacus Insights is transforming how data works for health plans. Our mission is simple: make healthcare data usable, so the people responsible for care and cost decisions can act faster, with confidence.
We help health plans break down data silos to create a single, trusted data foundation. That foundation powers better decisions-so plans can improve outcomes, reduce waste, and deliver better experiences for members and providers alike. Backed by $100M from top investors, we're tackling big challenges in an industry that's ready for change. Our platform enables GenAI use cases by delivering clean, connected, and reliable healthcare data to support automation, prioritization, and decision workflows-and it's why we are leading the way.
Our innovation begins with people. We are bold, curious, and collaborative-because the best ideas come from working together. We embrace the thoughtful use of AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency, and we look for individuals who are curious and adaptable-those excited to leverage emerging technologies to enhance how we work-while keeping human insight, connection, and our clients at the center of every decision.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future together.
Abacus Insights is transforming how data works for health plans.
Our mission is simple: make healthcare data usable, so the people responsible for care and cost decisions can act faster, with confidence.
We help health plans break down data silos to create a single, trusted data foundation.
That foundation powers better decisions-so plans can improve outcomes, reduce waste, and deliver better experiences for members and providers alike.
Backed by $100M from top investors, we're tackling big challenges in an industry that's ready for change.
Our platform enables GenAI use cases by delivering clean, connected, and reliable healthcare data to support automation, prioritization, and decision workflows-and it's why we are leading the way.
Our innovation begins with people.
We are bold, curious, and collaborative-because the best ideas come from working together.
We embrace the thoughtful use of AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency, and we look for individuals who are curious and adaptable-those excited to leverage emerging technologies to enhance how we work-while keeping human insight, connection, and our clients at the center of every decision.
Ready to make an impact?

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