Data Engineering Consultant; Hybrid

Position Summary

Securian has an amazing opportunity for someone that is curious, eager to learn, and excited to be part of an innovative team using data and technology to tackle business challenges. As a Senior Data Engineer you are part of a team that is responsible for designing, developing, and automating scalable data pipelines that power innovative Artificial Intelligence and analytic solutions. You will learn and grow to stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in this dynamic data and analytics space.

You will collaborate with a range of teams including Data Science, Data Platform, Data Management, Information Technology teams, and business partners to understand requirements, ensure data is trusted and accessible, and deliver creative solutions to business problems.

• Lead the efforts to design, build, and optimize the creation of complex data pipelines and transformations enabling Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and other enterprise use cases.
• Research, recommend, implement, and drive changes to evolve architecture and patterns to meet quickly changing data requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, technology teams and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and lead the delivery of data solutions that excite stakeholders and deliver business value.
• Mentor and consult with team members and provide leadership and direction to other areas to ensure best practices and optimal data solutions are implemented.
• Leverage data governance and data security tooling, processes, and principles to ensure data is secure, easy to find, trusted, and accessible.
• Devise technical solutions to drive business outcomes based on an understanding of customers, business processes and technical requirements.

• 4 year degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years’ experience with tools and concepts related to data and analytics, such as ETL, data storage options, data quality, working with structured and unstructured data.
• ANSI SQL skills and experience.
• Snowflake and cloud knowledge and experience – AWS preferred.
• Programming experience – Python or Java preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

This position has a hybrid working arrangement; employees work in office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you are in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

$89,000.00 – $. Pay may vary depending on job‑related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance professional growth, well‑being and work‑life balance.

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important.
• Leave programs:
  Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays:
  Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to earnings, sales and service goals.

From the first day of employment, associates and eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

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