Opportunity Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of our cloud-native healthcare data platform. You will implement scalable data solutions built on AWS, Apache Iceberg, Lake Formation, Glue Catalog, Athena, dbt, and modern orchestration frameworks. This role combines strong hands-on engineering with collaboration across platform, analytics, and business teams.
What You'll DoData Engineering Delivery
- Deliver complex data engineering projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Drive technical execution from design through production deployment
- Implement scalable data patterns and reusable frameworks
- Design and implement batch and near-real-time pipelines
- Build reusable ingestion, transformation, validation, and publishing frameworks
- Support modernization of legacy workloads
- Contribute to Apache Iceberg implementation and optimization
- Apply standards for schema evolution, partitioning, compaction, and metadata management
- Ensure efficient storage and query performance
- Implement data quality frameworks and validation layers
- Support observability and monitoring practices
- Contribute to operational excellence and reliability improvements
- Participate in architecture and design discussions
- Conduct and participate in code reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices
ISMS roles and responsibilities
- Good knowledge of Information security
- Oversee specific business processes within the ISMS.
- Responsible to manage the ISMS documentation, conduct risk assessments, and implement risk treatment plans.
- Risk Owners are responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks within their areas of responsibility.
- They are also responsible for implementing risk treatment plans.
- Conduct the BCP and other test related to information security continuity along with CISO
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the performance of the ISMS.
- Responsible for implementation of security policies and procedures and report any issues to the CISO.
What you’ll need:
- 5+ years of Data Engineering experience
- Experience contributing to enterprise-scale data initiatives
- AWS S3, Glue, Athena, Lake Formation
- IAM and security controls
- Apache Iceberg (preferred)
- Delta Lake / Hudi
- dbt
- Airflow or Step Functions
- Python
- SQL
- PySpark / Spark
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Interview Process*:
- Connect with Talent Acquisition
- Meet with the Hiring Manager
- Behavioral Interview(s)
- Case Study
- Interview with Senior Leadership
*Subject to change
About Cohere Health:
Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.
With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we expanded our AI-native platform with a comprehensive Payment Integrity Suite that spans data mining, clinical and coding validation, authorization and claims reconciliation, and end-to-end payment integrity services across pre- and post-pay workflows. By connecting clinical and payment insights, our transparent, AI-powered solutions help health plans proactively improve payment accuracy, reduce waste and vendor dependency, strengthen provider relationships, and build smarter, more efficient payment integrity programs.
Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry-wide recognition. We’ve been recognized on TIME’s World Top HealthTech Companies 2025 list, the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024.
We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it’s personal.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of data engineering experience
- Experience contributing to enterprise-scale data initiatives
- Experience with AWS S3, Glue, Athena, and Lake Formation
- Experience with IAM and security controls
- Experience with Apache Iceberg
- Experience with Delta Lake or Hudi
- Experience with dbt
- Experience with Airflow or Step Functions
- Python experience
- SQL experience
- PySpark or Spark experience
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Hyderabad, Telangana
What the Team is Saying
Cohere Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside life and disability and an EAP, with plan documents confirming a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO option. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage and employer-sponsored structure align with modern health‑tech norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues to about 184 hours per year plus 10 company holidays, which is generous for U.S. standards. Feedback suggests this time-off structure supports work-life balance for many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave is publicly stated, with additional family supports like adoption assistance noted in third‑party listings. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful strength for caregivers.
Cohere Health Insights
What We Do
Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction. With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we expanded our AI-native platform with a comprehensive Payment Integrity Suite that spans data mining, clinical and coding validation, authorization and claims reconciliation, and end-to-end payment integrity services across pre- and post-pay workflows. By connecting clinical and payment insights, our transparent, AI-powered solutions help health plans proactively improve payment accuracy, reduce waste and vendor dependency, strengthen provider relationships, and build smarter, more efficient payment integrity programs. Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry-wide recognition. We’ve been recognized on TIME’s World Top HealthTech Companies 2025 list, the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024.
Why Work With Us
Cohere Health brings together a community of healthcare and technology team members, passionate about changing the challenging parts of healthcare. If you enjoy solving challenging problems and learning about healthcare, then Cohere Health is a great career choice.
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Employees work remotely.
Cohere employees work from 45 different states throughout the US - Cohere hosts retreats at our headquarters in Boston. ZignaAI, a Cohere Health Company, employees based in Hyderabad, India, work in-office 5 days a week.
