Senior Data Governance & Quality Engineer
About Us Abacus Insights is changing the way healthcare works for you. We’re on a mission to unlock the power of data so health plans can enable the right care at the right time—making life better for millions of people. No more data silos, no more inefficiencies. Just smarter care, lower costs, and better experiences. Backed by $100M from top VCs, we’re tackling big challenges in an industry that’s ready for change. And while GenAI is still new for many, we’ve already mastered turning complex healthcare data into clear, actionable insights. That’s our superpower—and it’s why we’re leading the way. Abacus, innovation starts with people. We’re bold, curious, and collaborative—because the best ideas come from working together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future, together. About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Data Governance and Quality Engineer to play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data throughout our enterprise data ecosystem. This role involves designing and implementing scalable data quality frameworks, driving governance initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to operationalize high standards of data quality. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data governance principles, data lifecycle management, and end-to-end data transformation processes, along with hands-on experience in deploying enterprise-level data quality solutions. As a member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, managing, and leading team members within an agile environment. You should expect to: • Data Quality Framework Development: Develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive data quality framework to systematically monitor, validate, and enhance data accuracy and consistency throughout all systems. Develop and maintain scalable data quality solutions utilizing Databricks and Apache Spark, primarily leveraging PySpark. • Governance & Compliance: Operationalize the enterprise data governance framework, aligning with stakeholder needs related to data quality, access controls, compliance, privacy, and security. • Data Monitoring & Auditing: Identify and address data anomalies, inconsistencies, duplicates, and missing values. Conduct periodic audits to ensure ongoing data integrity. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data engineers, architects, product teams, and analysts to define data quality requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. • Insight Generation: Develop clear and actionable dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce) to visualize data quality trends, KPIs, and issue resolution progress. • Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate with data stewards and product owners to investigate and resolve data quality issues, establishing sustainable remediation processes. • Technical Expertise: Apply strong understanding of data models (e.g., star schema, snowflake, data marts, data lakes) to evaluate and improve data structures and flows. • Process Ownership: Take ownership of assigned initiatives, break complex challenges into manageable components, and execute plans effectively with minimal supervision. What we’re looking for: • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Data Engineering roles.Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, Python, and SQL • Technical Skills: o Proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data pipeline tools. o Familiarity with data governance and quality tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Great Expectations). o Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). o Strong understanding of BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau • Domain Expertise: o In-depth knowledge of data lifecycle management, data lineage, and metadata management. o Awareness of current and emerging data governance and data management best practices. • Soft Skills: o Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. o Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. o Proven capability to operate independently and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Our Commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer As a mission-led technology company helping to drive better healthcare outcomes, Abacus Insights believes that the best innovation and value we can bring to our customers comes from diverse ideas, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Abacus prohibits discrimination and harassment regarding 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. At the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture—one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves. We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths. If there’s anything we can do to support that—big or small—please let us know. Apply tot his job