Senior Data Engineer, Scala

ICF

. Document and communicate requirements for data engineers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Scala and Python for data engineering, with strong capabilities in SQL for data queries and validation. Proven ability to communicate technical requirements effectively and support clinical data initiatives within the Quality Payment Program.

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Scala CodingPython ScriptingSQL Data QueriesData Engineering ExperiencePublic Trust Eligibility

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Hard Skills

ScalaPythonSQLData ValidationETLData AnalysisData Quality ChecksAdvanced SQL QueryingDatabase ManagementClaims Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTechnical CommunicationOwnershipIndependenceSimplifying Complex Ideas

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceGitGitHubSparkPySparkSparkR

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Medicare Claims DataMedicaid Claims DataHCPCSCPTICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSAgile EnvironmentScaled Agile Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLPySparkPythonScalaSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document and communicate requirements for data engineers
Write Scala code for the Claims Cost Measures Team
Utilize and write Python scripts for ETL and data analysis
Perform data validation and use SQL for data queries
Improve data quality checks
Update and enhance data documentation
Communicate with external partners about requirements
Script and analyze data consistently
Use Jira and Confluence consistently
Attend Scrum ceremonies and test meetings
Work East Coast hours with core hours and meetings potentially starting at 9:00 AM Eastern Time
Support the Clinical Interface and Scoring portion of CMS’s Quality Payment Program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Computer Science, IT or a related field)
5+ years of experience in software or data development
3+ years of on-the-job coding skills in Scala or similar languages
3+ years working in a data engineering role
2+ years of experience with any SQL dialect
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Must reside in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.; all work must be performed in the U.S.
Must have lived in the U.S. for three full years out of the last five years
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Ability to take ownership of analyses from requirements clarification to deliverables
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Ability to understand and articulate the big picture and simplify complex ideas
Ability to identify and learn new techniques independently
Preferred: experience with Medicare/Medicaid claims data and claims codes (HCPCS/CPT/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS)
Preferred: Spark/PySpark/SparkR experience
Preferred: advanced SQL querying and database management knowledge
Preferred: Git/GitHub experience
Preferred: agile environment experience
Preferred: Confluence and Jira experience
Preferred: Scaled Agile Framework project experience
Preferred: software development team experience building modern software products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Some travel may be required for in-person Program Increment Planning events
Reasonable accommodations available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal opportunity employment
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