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Dbt Engineer

Job in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, 39309, USA
Listing for: Blue Cross of Idaho
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Data Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 118506 - 177758 USD Yearly USD 118506.00 177758.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're seeking an expert in data transformation and analytics engineering to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our data pipelines using dbt Cloud in a Snowflake environment. You will be instrumental in building a modern, scalable, and reliable data platform.

Required Qualifications
  • Location: Preference for hybrid (Meridian, Idaho campus and WFH). Potential for fully remote in a mutually acceptable location.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience (two years' relevant work experience equals one year of college).
  • Experience: 2-4+ years in data or analytics engineering, preferably in healthcare.
    • 2-3+ years of extensive dbt experience (Jinja macros, packages, custom tests).
    • Hands‑on experience with dbt Cloud (project setup, environment management, job orchestration).
    • Proven experience with a cloud data warehouse (Snowflake preferred).
    • Expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
    • Strong understanding of data modeling principles (e.g., Kimball, Data Vault).
    • Experience with Python scripting for automation.
    • Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.
    • Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leveraging AI‑powered assistants (e.g., Claude Code, dbt Copilot, Cursor) to automate documentation, testing, and model scaffolding.
  • Experience implementing AI‑enhanced workflows to streamline development and increase velocity.
  • dbt Certification (e.g., dbt Analytics Engineering Certification).
Key Responsibilities dbt Development and Best Practices

Build and maintain a robust dbt project using a layered approach (staging, intermediate, marts).

Data Pipeline Implementation

Build and maintain optimized ELT/ETL pipelines in Snowflake using dbt, focusing on performance tuning and materialization strategies.

Automation and CI/CD

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for dbt using native features or integrations like Git Hub Actions.

Testing and Data Quality
  • Develop a comprehensive testing strategy using built‑in and custom tests.
  • Leverage external integrations for data observability (e.g., Metaplane) and quality monitoring.
Data Lineage and Governance
  • Apply dbt lineage features to visualize dependencies via the DAG.
  • Enrich models with metadata and documentation using schema.yml.
Collaboration and Mentorship
  • Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and business partners to translate requirements into technical models.
  • Provide technical leadership, participate in code reviews, and mentor team members.
Performance Optimization

Monitor and optimize project performance in Snowflake, including cost management and query execution.

Advanced Features and Ecosystem

Stay current with new dbt features (e.g., Semantic Layer) and modern data stack tools.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $96,183 – $144,275 (Engineer II) or $118,506 – $177,758 (EngineerIII). Eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

We offer a robust benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life insurance, disability, education reimbursement, and paid family leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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