Data Engineer

Data Engineer Objective

To build, manage, optimize, and assist in the design of data pipelines in support of information, analytics, and strategic business needs across the enterprise.

• Identify and understand source data systems and data flow between systems. Recognize changes in those systems and assess impacts on data pipelines.
• Adapt data pipelines to accommodate modifications triggered by source system changes or business requirements.
• Work closely with other IT or business personas while participating on projects. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding requirements and assist the team by offering expertise on data‑related technical issues.
• Provide continuous updates on progress to project stakeholders, as well as issues or dependencies that put milestones at risk.
• Communicate efficiently, both written and verbally. Ask clarifying questions when needed and demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with the project team to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Assemble large sets of data that meet non‑functional and functional business requirements and that comply with best practices and guidelines set by architects, senior and lead engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three to five years’ experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, T‑SQL, Visual Studio IDE, and SSIS (or equivalent ETL platforms) required.
• Current knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, program language(s) and tools, testing techniques and tools, program specification and interpretation required.
• Working knowledge of systems design and analysis tools and techniques required.
• Willingness to pursue continuing job‑related training and education in systems and insurance required.

• Working knowledge of transactional, analytical, big data structures preferred.
• Understanding database best practices and technologies such as types of compression, indexes, security, data types, and Always On preferred.
• Prior experience at an insurance company or on projects for an insurance company preferred.
• Microsoft Fabric Experience preferred.

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

This is a Hybrid position working remotely (from the state of Michigan) and from the Farm Bureau Home Office located in Lansing, Michigan.