Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering

Job Description:

• Lead technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services
• Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices
• Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance
• Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives
• Lead and develop engineering teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders on strategic platform initiatives
• Manage complex technical issues, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects
• Drive modernization and service improvement across the data platform engineering organization
• Develop and govern specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings
• Assess compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies
• Ensure cohesive platform architecture
• Lead managers or specialized professional associates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or related disciplines
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience
• Experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments
• Experience with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations
• Experience developing engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices
• Experience leading technical projects and initiatives
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience improving customer and outcomes through technology solutions
• Experience with large-scale data platform modernization initiatives
• Cloud platform experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments
• Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for home or hybrid home/office employees
• Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits:

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Remote work arrangement
• Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings
• Dedicated home workspace requirements to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
• Employer-supported home internet requirements for remote work