About RxSaveCardRxSaveCard was founded in 2024 with a mission to reduce pharmacy costs for employers and their employees. Our innovative model is unique in the market, and we are building a modern, card-based approach to prescription benefits that simplifies a complicated system. Our innovative model is unique in the market, backed by financial partners at Distributed Ventures and Rock Health. We are a fast-growing company solving real problems—and we’re looking for people who can operate at the intersection of data, operations, and client experience.Position OverviewThis role sits at the foundation of our data platform—focused on building, scaling, and securing the pipelines and systems that power RxSaveCard. This role will start with existing processes that are largely manual and bespoke today, but will play a leading role in the evolution toward more scalable solutions.You will design and manage data infrastructure that processes large, complex datasets, including prescription (Rx) data from our partners, eligibility files, transaction data, and financial flows. This is highly sensitive healthcare and financial data, where accuracy, reliability, and security are non-negotiable.This is a role for someone who wants to build systems—not just handle data—and who takes pride in making data pipelines performant, resilient, and scalable.Key ResponsibilitiesData EngineeringDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingesting and processing large datasets (Rx claims, eligibility, transactions, funding data)Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform and normalize data from multiple partner systemsOptimize data storage and retrieval for performance, cost, and scalabilityEnsure high data quality through validation, monitoring, and automated checksData Operations & AnalysisBuild and maintain data infrastructure using modern tools (cloud data warehouses, distributed processing frameworks, etc.)Partner with engineering to integrate data systems into core product workflowsDesign systems that can scale with rapid growth in data volume and partner integrationsImplement observability (logging, monitoring, alerting) for data pipelinesData Integrity & SecurityHandle sensitive healthcare (HIPAA) and financial data with strict adherence to security best practicesImplement encryption, access controls, and audit logging across data systemsEnsure data handling aligns with regulatory and partner requirementsDesign systems that preserve data integrity and support auditabilityAutomation & Process ImprovementDevelop scripts and tools (primarily in Python or similar) to automate workflowsReduce manual processes and improve data reliability and scalabilityPartner with engineering to productionize solutions when appropriateAnticipate issues and own the resolutions to problemsProject & Workflow ManagementOwn operational workflows and ensure clear ownership of deliverablesOwn incident response and root cause analysis for data-related issuesTrack tasks, timelines, and dependencies across multiple workstreamsBring structure and visibility to ambiguous or evolving processesQualificationsCore CapabilitiesExceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping detailsStrong written and verbal communication skills with both clients and technical teamsProven ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environmentData & Technical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, data manipulation, analysis)Experience working with structured data (CSV files, databases, APIs)Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languagesExperience with scripting languages such as Python (preferred), or similar (JavaScript, Bash)Ability to debug data issues and trace problems across systemsSecurity & EfficiencyDemonstrated experience handling sensitive data with a high degree of care and accountabilitySystems thinker who looks beyond one-off fixes to scalable solutionsBias toward solutions and an iterative approach, without getting bogged downNice to HavePrior startup or growth-stage experience is a strong plusPrior experience within startups, security-minded organizations, or HR employee benefitsThe Right Culture Fit for This RoleMission-minded to help people and bring solutions to a very challenging and broken industryScrappy and resilient to thrive in an early-stage company and rise to the challenge of doing new and scary thingsIntelligence, curiosity, and drive to anticipate problems and turn them into business opportunitiesHardworking and responsible, to be a trusted member of our growing teamMindful and balanced to avoid burnoutKindness and camaraderie to add to the culture at RxSaveCardWhy RxSaveCard?Opportunity to join an innovative company at a critical growth stageCompetitive salary and benefits package, including insurance and 401k with matchCompany ownership in the form of equityRemote or hybrid Chicago work flexibilityCollaborative and dynamic team environmentThe chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare costs for millions of employeesHow to ApplyIf you’re excited about making prescription drugs more affordable and want to be an early employee at a start-up company, we’d love to hear from you! Applicants should submit a cover letter that highlights what they bring to the role beyond what’s provided here. If you’re referring someone, please mention it in the letter as well. The position requires background screening.
