Sr. Data Engineer

Job Overview
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Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Senior Data Engineer with proven experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team. We are on an exciting journey to scale our Data and Analytics capabilities to enable better data-driven decision making across the business. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data processes, and ensuring the seamless integration of data from various sources. If you are passionate about data and excited to work on cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do

• Design, develop, operationalize robust and scalable data pipelines to support business needs
• Design, develop, operationalize robust and scalable data pipelines to support business needs
• Code BigQuery procedures, functions, and other database objects by applying expert knowledge in BigQuery SQL
• Optimize ETL processes and data workflows to ensure efficiency , performance and high scalability
• Lead in designing and building production data pipelines from data ingestion to consumption using GCP services, Python, BigQuery , DBT, SQL , Apache Airflow, Celigo etc
• U s e Cloud Dataflow and Java/Python for deploying streaming jobs in GCP , as well as batch jobs using text/JSON files and writing them to BigQuery
• Design an ETL framework that leverages reusable components and automated data quality checks
• Design, develop and maintain robust, and scalable data models and schemas to support analytics and reporting requirements
• Optimize data processing performance, ensure high availability, scalability of data systems and solutions
• Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and resolve issues. Conduct regular performance tuning and capacity planning
• Ensure data quality and consistency through rigorous testing and validation processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation of the data processes, pipelines, and models
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our data engineering practices

We're Excited to Learn More About You

• 8 + years of experience in D ata / ETL E ngineering, as well as D ata / ETL A rchitecture and pipeline development with a minimum of 2+ years of working experience as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) developer

• Proven experience in building and maintaining a scalable Data Warehouse in a cloud-based data platform, preferably in Google's BigQuery

• Experience with the primary managed data services within GCP, including DataProc , Dataflow, BigQuery /DBT etc

• Proficiency in SQL , DBT, Python ( Apache Airflow, Composer ) and hands-on experience with ETL tools like Talend, Fivetran or similar

• Exp erience in Git for version control and DBT for data transformation

• Proven e xperience in designing, building and maintaining ETL processes, automated data quality checks and reusable ETL components

• Knowledge of D ata Lake and Data W arehousing concepts and D ata M odelling techniques

• Knowledge in data modeling and familiarity with concepts like star schema, snowflake schema, and normalization

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Bachelor-level degree in Computer Science, MIS, or CIS, or equivalent experience
  • We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together , collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Holiday and Vacation Time

• Health & Wellness Days

• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
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EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain , and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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