We are looking for a Python Developer to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and improving our data technology for our enterprise-class applications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with web development, ETL process, database architecture and a solid understanding of data processing using Python.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Writing “clean”, well-designed code
• Producing detailed specifications
• Developing and deploying new features using Agile and similar methodologies
• Supporting production processing by troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise around data processing, performance and set-up
• Developing and maintaining the software responsible for the manipulation of data including parsing, matching loading and publishing. streamline, introduce efficiencies, eliminate errors and increase accuracy
• Designing, developing and maintaining efficient and robust ETL workflows which produce data extracts and process feeds between various internal and third-party partners
• Troubleshooting, testing and maintaining the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle, including participating in Pull request process for peer code review
• Following industry best practices

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• 4+ years of full-stack web development
• 3+ years of database design and development, specifically with Postgres and Python
• 3+ years working with web frameworks such as Flask, Django Tornado
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject or equivalent experience
• Data integration and a good understanding of ETL, data warehousing, and data mart concepts
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Working with technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Git or other version control tools
• RESTful API design and integrations
• Automation and continuous integrations
• Agile environment and testing frameworks (eg. unittest/pytest)
• Comfortable with basic shell scripting in a Unix environment
• Development with Celery or experience with pub/sub pattern (ie.RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of AWS or similar cloud computing platforms
• ORM Implementation (SQLAlchemy)
• Deploy web infrastructure using Apache, Nginx, gunicorn, or u WSGI
• Familiarity with scheduling frameworks, preferably Airflow

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in daily work use (laptop, monitors, et. al). Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Use of keyboards (typing) and exposure to computer screens occurs daily. Pleasant work environment in office locations with occasional noise or dust.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; think; and talk or hear (multi-channel, two-way communication during work hours is required).

As a leading payments company in healthcare, we guide, price, explain, and pay for care on behalf of insurers and their members. We’re Zelis in our pursuit to align the interests of payers, providers, and consumers to deliver a better financial experience and more affordable, transparent care for all. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, over 4 million providers, and 100 million members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and a comprehensive navigation through adjudication and payment platform to manage the complete payment process.

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 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. 

We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.  

Accessibility Support 

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected]   

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