Big Data Engineer

This position collects, stores, processes and builds applications within our big data platform. Responsible for integrating these applications with the architecture used across the organization.

Position Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Performs exploratory data analysis to determine which questions can be answered effectively with a given dataset.
• Develops highly scalable and extensible data pipelines from internal and external sources.
• Works on cross-functional teams to develop and deploy data-driven applications and products, particularly within the space of data science.
• Assists with prototyping emerging technologies involving data ingestion and transformation, distributed file systems, databases and frameworks.
• Builds and maintains tools to increase the productivity of application development and client facing teams.

Looking to advance your Data Science career with relocation support? Explore Data Science Jobs with Relocation Packages that include comprehensive packages to help you move and settle in your new role.

• Develops and automates data quality checks.
• Develops big data applications and data visualization tools.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience using a variety of data stores (e.g. RDBMS, analytic database, scalable document stores).
• Hands-on programming experience in Python, with an emphasis towards building ETL workflows and data-driven solutions.
• Understanding of database internals, such as indexes, binary logging, and transactions.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Docker, CloudFormation, Terraform, etc.)
  
  

  Discover our full range of relocation jobs with comprehensive support packages to help you relocate and settle in your new location.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  
  

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
  
  

In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783.

Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location.

Internal Employees are encouraged to apply, however you will be required to relocate to Madison, Wi. if you are in a different job family or SLT.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.