Data Engineer

American National; League City (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American National in League City, TX is seeking a Lead Business Intelligence Data Engineer to modernize pipelines powering enterprise reporting, analytics, and actuarial models.

You will lead data engineering across mainframe, data warehouse, data lake, and cloud, serving as a technical adviser and owning complex projects from design to production.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of relevant data engineering or BI experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Expert-level SQL programming skills.
• Hands-on Python or similar language.
• Experience with data ingestion, integration, ETL, and SDLC.
• Ability to reverse engineer legacy processes into modern solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, monitor, and enhance pipelines that ingest data from core enterprise systems.
• Prepare, transform, govern, and validate data for reporting and analytics.
• Reverse engineer legacy SQL and mainframe processes and modernize them using Python notebooks, Databricks, or similar cloud tools.
• Own complex enterprise projects and data-domain initiatives from design through production.
• Develop standards, best practices, and workflows that improve data quality and delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide advanced technical analysis.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with Actuarial, Life, Annuity, Pension Risk Transfer, and Enterprise Data Analytics teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Mainframe/JCL

Job description

Internal Job Title: Lead Business Intelligence Data Engineer
Location: League City, Texas – Datacenter I Onsite
Status: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports to: Principal Business Intelligence Data Engineer

Make an Enterprise-Wide Impact

Join our Data Platform team as a Lead Business Intelligence Data Engineer and help modernize the pipelines that power enterprise reporting, analytics, and actuarial models. You will lead complex data engineering efforts across mainframe, data warehouse, data lake, and cloud environments while serving as a trusted technical adviser.

What You Will Do

• Build, monitor, and enhance pipelines that ingest data from core enterprise systems
• Prepare, transform, govern, and validate data for reporting, analytics, and downstream models
• Reverse engineer legacy SQL and mainframe processes and modernize them using Python notebooks, Databricks, or similar cloud tools
• Own complex enterprise projects and data-domain initiatives from design through production
• Develop standards, best practices, and workflows that improve data quality and delivery
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide advanced technical analysis
• Mentor developers and collaborate with Actuarial, Life, Annuity, Pension Risk Transfer, and Enterprise Data Analytics teams

What You Bring

• Six + years of relevant data engineering or business intelligence experience
• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and professional credentials
• Expert-level SQL programming skills
• Hands‑on experience with Python or another enterprise scripting or object‑oriented language
• Experience with data ingestion, integration, ETL, and the software development lifecycle
• Ability to reverse engineer existing code and translate legacy processes into modern solutions
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills

Preferred Experience

• Azure or AWS cloud engineering experience
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, or comparable platforms
• Knowledge of dimensional modeling, data architecture, and full-stack data delivery
• Mainframe or z/OS experience, including JCL, Zeke, or navigating mainframe applications
• Experience in insurance or financial services

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

• American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, and well‑being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in a company‑funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people‑first culture that values flexibility, work‑life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.

American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people‑centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.

Hiring Practices

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.

While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions.

Additionally, American National’s ability to sponsor employment‑based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.