Data Engineer II

Pacific Life; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 93,690 - 114,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pacific Life in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Data Engineer II to join our Customer Data team on-site starting June 2026. You will design, develop, and support the customer data platform within Snowflake on AWS, contributing to reliable data assets and governance.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and business partners, build ETL/ELT pipelines with dbt and Matillion, participate in Agile delivery with Azure DevOps, and apply AI-assisted tools to boost productivity

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical role.
• Hands-on with SQL-based data platforms, ETL/ELT development, and Snowflake.
• Experience with AWS, dbt, Matillion, CI/CD pipelines, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or Java.
• Ability to solve straightforward technical problems with established processes and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and support ETL/ELT pipelines ingesting customer data into Snowflake on AWS.
• Develop and maintain data transformations/models using dbt and Matillion.
• Participate in Agile delivery with Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with senior data engineers, architects, and business partners to understand data requirements.
• Utilize approved AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity while ensuring governance and security standards.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Matillion

AWS

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

Data Engineer II – Customer Data

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Pacific Life is actively seeking a Data Engineer II to join our Customer Data team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is not a remote position and will be on-site starting June 2026.

As a Data Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of Pacific Life’s customer data platform, primarily within an existing Snowflake environment hosted on AWS. This role supports ongoing customer data initiatives and operates as part of a collaborative data engineering team within the Corporate division. The Data Engineer II applies established data engineering practices while building knowledge of Pacific Life systems, data, and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and support ETL/ELT data pipelines that ingest and transform customer data into an existing Snowflake platform on AWS.
• Develop and maintain data transformations and models using tools such as dbt and Matillion, following established development standards and patterns.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes, contributing to sprint planning, development, testing, and deployment activities using Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with senior data engineers, architects, and business partners to understand data requirements, analyze solutions, and deliver reliable customer data assets.
• Utilize approved AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and efficiency while adhering to Pacific Life data governance, security, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or a related technical role; Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL‑based data platforms, ETL/ELT development, and modern cloud or MPP data environments (e.g., Snowflake).
• Working knowledge of AWS, dbt, Matillion, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps, or comparable tools.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or Java.
• Ability to solve a range of straightforward technical problems using established processes, while receiving moderate guidance and direction.

What makes you stand out

• Cloud or data engineering certifications (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
• Exposure to big data processing frameworks or platforms (e.g., Spark).
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) to support data engineering workflows.

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Benefits

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$93,690.00 – $114,510.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

• Prioritization of your health and well‑being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Well‑being Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Company Culture

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.