[Remote] Data Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milliman is a global, employee-owned consultancy providing a range of consulting and technology solutions. They are seeking a Data Engineer I to help build and support scalable data pipelines for healthcare analytics, working closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Develop and maintain data pipelines using Spark SQL within a modern lakehouse architecture Support ETL/ELT processes for healthcare claims data (medical, pharmacy, eligibility) Write clear, well-documented code and participate in peer code reviews Partner with senior engineers to learn data architecture and design patterns Work with analysts and stakeholders to translate data needs into technical solutions Contribute to technical documentation and team knowledge sharing Participate in agile practices such as sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives Monitor pipeline performance and help troubleshoot data issues Assist with production support alongside senior team members Learn and apply quality, risk, and data validation standards Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience 0–2 years of relevant experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases Experience with Python or similar programming languages Familiarity with version control tools such as Git Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Care and attention to detail, especially with data accuracy Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset Motivation to learn, grow, and build technical expertise Exposure to Apache Spark or Spark SQL Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Familiarity with data warehousing or lakehouse concepts Experience working with healthcare data or other regulated industries Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or Databricks Interest in AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges. 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions. Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses. Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis. Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year. Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance. Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria. Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman. Company Overview Milliman is a risk management, benefits, and technology firm that offers insurance and retirement services. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Milliman has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 36 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 21 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 23 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.