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Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering
Humana INC · 🇺🇸 Work at Home - Kentucky
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Humana INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director, Data Engineering” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in NY: $261k–$261k, median $261k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Become a part of our caring community The Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms. This role oversees SQL Server platform engineering, establishes technical standards and best practices, drives platform reliability and performance, and leads teams supporting data services, automation, integrations, and tooling. The position partners closely with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions. The Associate Director, Data Engineering leads technical planning, platform architecture, engineering standards, and service improvements for enterprise data platforms. You will develop and governs specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings, assesses compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies, and ensures a cohesive platform architecture. Decisions typically involve resolving complex technical and operational problems across departments and leading managers or specialized professional associates. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services. • Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices. • Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance. • Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives. • Lead and develop engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Partner with stakeholders across technology and business functions to deliver strategic platform initiatives. • Manage complex technical issues, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects. • Drive modernization and service improvement efforts across the data platform engineering organization. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 6+ years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or related disciplines. • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience. • Experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments. • Experience with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations. • Experience developing engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices. • Experience leading technical projects and initiatives. • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience with improving customer and outcomes through technology solutions. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with large-scale data platform modernization initiatives. • Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP). • Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. • Experience working in complex enterprise environments. Use your skills to make an impact Hirevue Statement As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will use an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you about your relevant experience at a time that is best for your schedule. Social Security Statement Humana value's personal identity protection. Please be aware that we may ask applicants to provide their Social Security Number, if we do not already have it on file. When required, Humana will send an email from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website. Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Hom