Data Engineer II

Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our IT department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of experience building processes that support data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management
• Working SQL knowledge and at least 3 years of experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases
• A successful history of manipulating and processing large disconnected datasets
• Experience with multiple database technologies: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS (Red Shift, Elastic Search)
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages:
  Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• Experience implementing and documenting data models and schema for new database structures and applications and implement measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and value to business
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• At least 3 years of experience with Python for ETL scripting or similar high level programming languages preferred
• Experience in object-oriented programming and SOLID principles desired
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

• Transform data into a format that can be easily analyzed, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability
• High level understanding of Python is required to create, update and maintain our ETL data pipelines
• Build high-performance ETL processes, algorithms, prototypes for data modeling, mining, and production
• Develop data set processes for data modeling, mining and production
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
• Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
• Maintain proper documentation and adhere to change management processes as well as ongoing performance of quality assurance on all business-impacting processes

Kansas City Life Insurance Company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Kansas City Life Insurance Company

ATTN:
Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO
EOE/MFVH