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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Onsite
About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.
At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.
Why We Do What We Do
In the U.S., consumers, payers, and providers face significant challenges throughout the healthcare financial journey. Zelis helps streamline the process by offering solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and communication among all parties involved. By addressing the obstacles that patients face in accessing care, navigating the intricacies of insurance claims, and the logistical challenges healthcare providers encounter with processing payments, Zelis aims to create a more seamless and effective healthcare financial system.
Zelis India plays a crucial role in this mission by supporting various initiatives that enhance the healthcare financial experience. The local team contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring that technology and processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Beyond operational expertise, Zelis India cultivates a collaborative work culture, leadership development, and global exposure, creating a dynamic environment for professional growth. With hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial wellness programs, and cultural celebrations, we foster a holistic workplace experience. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of service delivery and contributes to Zelis’ award-winning culture.
Position Overview
Job Description – Snowflake & DBT Data Engineer
Role: Data Engineer
Experience: 8+ Years
Location: Hyderabad
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake and DBT (Data Build Tool) to design, develop, and optimize modern cloud-based data warehousing and transformation solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and working with cloud data platforms.
Mandatory Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake
Expertise in DBT (Data Build Tool)
Proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts
Experience in building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices
Good to Have Skills
Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Knowledge of Apache Airflow
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control tools like Git
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake and DBT
Build and optimize data transformation workflows for analytics and reporting
Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand data requirements
Ensure data quality, performance tuning, and pipeline reliability
Implement best practices for data governance, security, and documentation
Support deployment and monitoring of data solutions in cloud environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5–7 years of overall experience in Data Engineering/Data Warehousing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Snowflake, AWS, or Azure are a plus
Experience working in Agile environments
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 qualified 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.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email talentacquisition@zelis.com.