We are currently looking for a Data Engineer I to join our team at WoodmenLife.
As a Data Engineer I at WoodmenLife, you will be responsible for finding trends in data sets and developing algorithms to help make raw data more useful to the enterprise. You will help transform data into a format that can be easily analyzed. You will also develop, maintain, and test infrastructures for data generation. If you enjoy working closely with data scientists and others who analyze data for trending, forecasting, predictive analysis, etc. then this might be the position for you. If you can utilize a significant set of technical skills, including a deep knowledge of database design and multiple programming languages, you will be a good fit for this position.
Why would you enjoy working as a Data Engineer I for our team?
This is an awesome opportunity for the right person. We are looking for someone who really loves to create solutions mapping from the ground up. If you have worked with SSIS packages or Azure Data Factory, this would be an ideal position for you to use those skills to grow your career with WoodmenLife. This position will be working on our HIGHEST priority when it comes to IT and Multiple Business Units. We are looking for your passion, vision, desire, and experience to join our team. You will be working with some of the best people in town. We are looking for someone who is focused on providing great customer support and creating excellent solutions. This position will create an impact and lift our team, no doubt! If you consider yourself to be a top performer with the desire to make a difference every day, this would be a great fit for you! We are looking for your experience, your talent, your input, and your ideas to bring to our WoodmenLife family.
WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha and has been in business for 135 years. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community, and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to connect with others, give back locally, and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We are passionate about our members, serving others, being open-minded, and providing an environment of inclusion and collaborative spirit. We also provide world-class benefits to our associates. Is this the type of company you could work for?
What we are looking for:
Creates and maintains an optimal data pipeline architecture

Analyzes and understands data from source and target systems in order to convert different types of data from one system to another. Gathers and analyzes data requirements, which includes data quality, proper data formatting and table structures, balancing of data, and data cleanliness issues

Creates SQL queries to compare data from the source system to the target system for conversion accuracy and quality and to meet audit requirements

Knowledge of data analysis using SQL-based tools

Ensure the creation and maintenance of Data Conversion documentation, including:

Writing database mapping requirements

Reviewing documentation in business areas

Assist with data conversion documentation for internal auditing

Assembles large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements

Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.

Builds the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and ‘big data’ technologies

Builds analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics

Keeps data separated and secure across boundaries through multiple data sources and regions

Creates data tools for analytics and data scientist team members that assist them in building and optimizing our product into an innovative industry leader

Understands the information needs of the enterprise, with an emphasis on executive information consumption and data that comes from or is provided to parties external to the enterprise

Leverages internal and external data sources to enhance the consumer experience and create additional opportunities for sales

Collaborates with Solution Architects on architectural decisions to ensure solutions are designed for successful implementation within the vision of the enterprise architecture

Assists in technical discussions with vendors and provides input regarding data storage, consistency, and integrity considerations of the system

May work on more than one enterprise project, engaged up to 50% capacity performing execution activities

Ensures the team follows defined data security and data integrity processes throughout the product lifecycle to achieve delivery dates on time with quality

Ensures the adoption of standards used by engineers and developers to promote repeatable, successful projects

Performs other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications

This job requires a background that demonstrates the following minimum knowledge, skills, talents, and traits:

Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases

Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ data pipelines, architectures, and data sets, utilizing the Microsoft stack with ADF and SSIS.

Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement

Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets

Experience building processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management

A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets

Strong project management and organizational skills

Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Ability to engage well with others and be passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience
Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience using the following (preferred, not required)

Relational SQL and NoSQL data sources (e.g., MS SQL, MarkLogic, Snowflake)

Data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., ADF, Airflow, and SSIS)

Stream-processing systems (e.g., Storm, Spark-Streaming)

Object-oriented/object-function scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Scala)

Knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry

Broad multi-platform, multi-technology development experience

Prior job experience as a data engineer or data architect is a plus

High level of data security awareness

Ability to motivate and gain acceptance for your ideas

Ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and manage multiple project deadlines
If WoodmenLife is the type of company you are looking for and this position is one that you could see yourself doing long-term, please apply online to see if it's the right fit for you.
WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/.

As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.