Data Engineer, Synthetic Data Generation

Become a part of our caring community The Data Engineer (Software Engineer 2) at Humana is responsible for designing, generating, and validating high-quality artificial member data to support testing, analytics, and system integration. You will build synthetic data scenarios using tools such as GenRocket, ensuring alignment with complex healthcare business rules, membership processes, and data models. The Data Engineer 2 oversees the end-to-end data lifecycle—from EDI intake through transformation, validation, and integration into downstream platforms—ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and usability.You will collaborate with business and technical partners to deliver reliable, compliant, and test-ready data assets, while identifying opportunities to improve data generation, validation, and integration processes. You will operate within Humana's enterprise data governance, security, and architectural standards.You will report to an Associate Director of Technology Leadership.This role may require occasional travel into the Tower Hall Park office, Dallas TX. Candidates residing near or within 50 miles of the Tower Hall Park office are preferred.The Data Engineer (Software Engineer 2) collaborates with teams to design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions. You will have a specialized focus on synthetic member data generation, EDI processing, and data validation. The goal of these efforts is to support Humana's business strategies. You will ensure data is accurate, testable, and aligned with enterprise standards for reliability, accessibility, and security.EDI / X12 Data ManagementManage, parse, validate, and reconcile ANSI X12 transactions, including:834 (Enrollment)837 (Claims)Additional formats supporting dental and vision lines of businessEnsure accurate ingestion and transformation of EDI data into internal systems.Synthetic Data Design & GenerationDesign and execute test scenarios to generate synthetic member data using GenRocket, aligning with healthcare business rules and domain requirements.Leverage knowledge of membership data, enrollment processes, and downstream impacts to ensure artificial data is realistic and fit for purpose.Oversee end-to-end synthetic data lifecycle, from initial design through deployment and validation.Data Validation & Quality AssuranceValidate artificial data for completeness, integrity, and alignment with data models and business rules.Identify and resolve data anomalies prior to system integration.Ensure generated data meets testing, regulatory, and operational requirements.Data Integration & Pipeline ExecutionLoad generated and transformed data into enterprise platforms and data warehouses.Monitor ingestion processes and verify successful processing across systems.Develop and maintain data pipelines supporting integration, transformation, and delivery of datasets.SQL & Data AnalysisUse SQL to query, analyze, and manipulate data for validation, testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.Investigate data discrepancies and perform root cause analysis using SQL and supporting tools.Collaboration & DeliveryPartner with business stakeholders, QA teams, architects, and engineers to ensure data aligns with test case requirements and system needs.Translate business requirements into technical data solutions.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.3+ years experience with SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.Experience working with EDI/X12 healthcare transactions (834, 837 preferred).Preferred QualificationsExperience in healthcare domains, membership, enrollment, claims, dental, or vision data.1 or more years of experience with synthetic data generation tools (e.g., GenRocket) or similar frameworks.Hands-on experience with data integration and ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Spark, and Python).Knowledge of data warehousing and cloud platforms.Experience with test data management (TDM) practices.Understanding of data governance and security standards.Use your skills to make an impact  Additional InformationWork-At-Home Requirements:To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:· At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.· Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.· Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.· Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.· Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Interview Format:As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue interview. In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions you may answer via by phone or computer, and you will provide recorded or text message responses to each question. Some of the questions may require longer responses and using a computer vs phone to type responses may work best. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15-20 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.Why Humana?Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the be