Data Engineer – Entry Level (MedInsight)

Milliman • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Remote

About The Position

MedInsight’s engineering team is building the next generation of healthcare data analytics. We are seeking a curious and ambitious Data Engineer to help us ingest, transform, and integrate complex healthcare data at scale. This role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in the modern data stack – including Databricks, Spark, and cloud technologies – while contributing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one scripting/programming language (Python preferred)
• Understanding of relational databases, data pipelines, and data engineering best practices
• Strong curiosity, ownership mindset, and ability to communicate effectively within technical teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Databricks or Apache Spark
• Experience building PowerBI Semantic Models
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, like Claude Code.
• Exposure to healthcare data domains such as claims, EMR/HER, or provider data

Responsibilities

• Build Pipelines: Design and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest and enrich healthcare data using Databricks and Spark.
• Optimize Data Workflows: Improve data intake processes and optimize SparkSQL/Python workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Design Data Models: Partner with senior engineers to develop data marts and semantic models that power analytics products and reporting.
• Ensure Quality: Monitor pipeline health, troubleshoot failures, and implement data validation and quality controls.
• Learn & Grow: Expand your knowledge of the full data lifecycle, cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), and healthcare data standards.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level