Principal, Data Engineer

Alignment Health · Data

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Full TimeUSD 130332–195498 / annualPosted Sep 13, 2026

Source: Himalayas

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Category
Data
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Lead
Job salary
USD 130332–195498 / annual

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Original employer: Alignment HealthSource ATS: HimalayasJob status: Active

The Principal Data Engineer will set platform engineering standards and drive improvements in data quality and scalability for a healthcare organization, working remotely within the United States.

In this high-level individual contributor role, you will lead the architecture of scalable data processing frameworks and integrate AI/ML into production pipelines. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with CMS and HIPAA requirements, while mentoring engineers to elevate overall team technical capabilities.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Location: United States
Salary: USD 130332–195498 annually
Role: Principal Lead Data Engineer
Healthcare domain focus
Full-time remote within US

What You’ll Bring

10+ Years of progressive data engineering experience
5+ Years of experience in healthcare, health insurance, or Medicare Advantage
Demonstrated experience building enterprise data platforms using Apache Kafka and Databricks
Proven experience designing complex ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments
Experience working in HIPAA-compliant data environments with PHI/PII datasets
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Alignment Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, particularly the chronically ill and frail. They focus on transforming healthcare delivery through data-driven innovation and patient-centered service.

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