Sr. Data Engineer

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Data Engineer!

About the Role

Symetra is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Data Management team. In this role, you'll Architect and develop modern cloud-based solutions for the enterprise data warehouse, data marts, and data platforms. Lead in the delivery of significant projects, guiding and mentoring other data engineers to deliver modern cloud ETL/BI solutions.

What you will do

• Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets.
• Working knowledge of modern data architectures and trends such as Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, etc.
• Research, analyze, recommend and select technical approaches for solving exciting and complex development and integration problems.
• Create and maintain automated methods of orchestrating data flows and products while monitoring data quality and the status of related infrastructure.
• Implement additional project components (API interfaces) for accessibility.
• Implement secure cloud data solutions which align to privacy and security controls.
• Enable and support data and analytics capabilities and technologies, ensuring functional specifications meet or exceed established business and functional requirements, technical standards, quality.

Why work at Symetra

"The atmosphere at Symetra is truly different than at other companies. If you are looking for a company where your voice will matter and be heard, Symetra is the place for you."Sydney S. - Actuarial Associate III

"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company-and it's absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow-both within your role and beyond-make it a great place to build your career." - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range:$113,700 - $189,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

• A passion for all things data; understanding how to work with it at scale, and more importantly, knowing how to get the most out of it
• Contribute to the overall data platform architecture and evolution
• Experience with data concepts (SQL, NoSQL, Normalization) and working with complex data structures
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-code tools such as Cloud Formation and Terraform
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud data solutions using a broad range of AWS technologies (e.g. EC2, EMR, DMS, GLUE, S3, Lake Formation, Redshift, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, SQS, Lambda, CloudTrail, Systems Manager, KMS, Kinesis Streams)
• Proficiency in one or more of the following scripting languages; SQL, Python, Scala, C#, or Go
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as bash or powershell
• Track record of successfully building scalable Data Lake solutions that connects to distributed data storage using multiple data connectors
• Must have a background in data engineering - Data Warehouse, ETL/ELT and BI experience
• Serve as an expert; envision and integrate emerging data technologies, anticipate new trends to solve complex business and technical problems
• Working experience with various stream analytics technologies
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices, including agile development, CI/CD and devops
• High school diploma required.

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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