Performant Financial

Data Engineer

Performant Financial$95K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in data management or analysis
  • Proficient in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and Snowflake databases
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including macros and functions
  • Familiarity with healthcare claims processing and provider data matching
  • Strong focus on maintaining data accuracy and integrity
  • Experience in data import/export processes and validation activities

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and monitor data workflows for healthcare claims aggregation
  • Validate and reconcile claims with provider demographic data
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data issues affecting financial systems
  • Perform quality checks to ensure reliable datasets
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on data processing and operational initiatives

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off and holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
Position Overview
Support and maintain the mission-critical Cost Roll process by ensuring accurate aggregation of healthcare claims data and precise matching of claims to provider demographic data. This role is responsible for preserving data pipeline integrity that supports financial accuracy and the reliability of downstream financial, clinical, and provider management systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and monitor data workflows that aggregate healthcare claims data for the Cost Roll process.
  • Validate and reconcile claims and provider demographic data to ensure accurate provider matching and data quality.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve data issues that could impact financial, clinical, and provider management systems.
  • Perform data validation, quality checks, and operational support activities to ensure clean and reliable datasets.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support ongoing data processing, reporting, and operational reliability initiatives.

Required Skills
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Snowflake
  • Microsoft Excel, including macros, filters, and functions
  • Data import/export operations and data validation activities
  • Experience working with healthcare claims processing and provider data matching
  • Ability to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and operational reliability across dependent systems

Nice to Have Skills
  • C#
  • Python
  • Shell/Bash


Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range
$95,000.00 - $120,650.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

About Performant Financial

Performant Financial Corporation is a business services company that provides technology-enabled recovery and related analytics services in the United States. The company primarily offers recovery services to the government and private clients in various markets, such as healthcare, student loans, and general collections. Performant Financial Corporation was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Livermore, California.
Learn more about Performant Financial
Size
1,269 employees
Market Cap
$237.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$21.5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
-2.5%
Revenue
$159.7 million
NASDAQ

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