Manager, Data Engineering

About the role

The Manager, Data Engineering leads a team of about nine engineers and contractors, combining hands‑on Oracle PL/SQL work with people management to modernize LucyRx’s enterprise data platform. The role drives delivery, quality, and migration from an Oracle‑centric environment to a cloud‑based analytics ecosystem (Snowflake), while coaching the team and shaping technical standards.

About the company

LucyRx is an independent, next‑generation pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) that aims to transform healthcare by putting people first and leveraging its proprietary AI platform, LucyIQ, to lower costs and simplify prescription management. The remote‑first, fast‑moving company is mission‑driven, challenging outdated PBM norms with a supportive, accountable culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years data engineering or Oracle database development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role
• Deep expertise in Oracle PL/SQL (stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, views, performance tuning, query optimization)
• Proven experience managing/leading engineering teams, including performance management, coaching, and delivery ownership
• Recent hands‑on technical contribution within the last 12 months (player‑coach)
• Experience with Oracle‑to‑cloud migration patterns (AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure SQL Database)
• Strong SQL proficiency and solid Python experience for scripting, automation, or pipeline development
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines
• Familiarity with data modeling principles, including dimensional modeling
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfort operating in regulated environments (HIPAA, SOC 2, or similar)
• Preferred: Experience with Snowflake, dbt, or Fivetran in production
• Preferred: Familiarity with Oracle tools such as SQL*Loader, Data Pump, SQL Developer, TOAD, Oracle APEX
• Preferred: Experience with Oracle 12c/19c advanced features
• Preferred: Healthcare, PBM, managed care, or other regulated industry experience
• Preferred: Experience managing a mixed team of FTEs and contractors
• Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices
• Preferred: Oracle Certified Professional
• Preferred: AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud certification