Data Engineering Director

American Family Insurance; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

New employee orientation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) + pension

Annual incentive

Paid holidays

PTO 23 days

Student loan repayment

Paid-family leave

Job summary

American Family Insurance in Madison, WI seeks a Data Engineering Director to steer the data and data engineering environments and to align technology strategy with corporate objectives.

You will partner with leadership to design the division's technology roadmap, oversee data platform development, and ensure effective linkages to other corporate entities for informed decision-making. The role blends strategy, people leadership, and hands-on architectural guidance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in data engineering or data science teams.
• Experience defining and delivering large-scale data platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Drives the strategy, architecture, and deployment of the enterprise's data platforms and roadmap.
• Develops the approach for assessing current and future business systems needs within company strategy.
• Directs the portfolio of technology work for the division.
• Oversees division processes for designing, developing and implementing data solutions.
• Researches data technology trends and recommends direction for the division.
• Establishes divisional standards for data science tools and platforms.
• Creates a collaborative, performance-driven environment with clear goals and feedback.
• Leads with influence and contributes to leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Data platforms strategy

Architecture planning

Big data / ML understanding

Programming languages

Data analysis

Tools

Data extraction tools

Query tools

Analytics software

Job description

Data Engineering Director### Data Engineering DirectorApply: On-site: WI Madison: MA Boston: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 24, 2026 (26 days left to apply): R39732This position provides oversight and strategic direction for the data and data engineering technical environments. Collaborates with leadership in the design and development of the division’s technology strategy. Ensures key linkages to other corporate entities are maintained for effective decision-making, collaborative relationships and ongoing improvements.Position Compensation Range:$150,000.00 - $255,000.00Pay 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** •Drives the strategy, architecture, and deployment of the enterprise's data platforms as well as a roadmap for its future development that matches and supports business needs. •Develops the approach and sets the strategy for continually assessing current and future business systems needs within the context of overall company strategy. •Directs the portfolio of technology work for the division. •Oversees the division processes for designing, developing and implementing data technology solutions. •Researches current and future data technology trends and best practices and recommends direction and/or applicability to the division and organization. •Establishes divisional standards for various data science tools or information platforms. •Creates a collaborative, performance-driven work environment by facilitating and fostering trust, transparency, and inclusion. Works with team members to set clear goals, provide feedback, perform performance assessments, and support on-going development. •Leads with influence and expertise. Actively contributes to division or department leadership team. Communicates and supports organization mission, vision, values, policies, and practices. **Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements** •Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service. •Demonstrated effective leadership skills. •Demonstrated experience interfacing with business clients and driving solution discussions with both IT and business stakeholders. •Demonstrated experience managing data to scale using data summarization, query, and analysis software and tools. •Demonstrated experience leading and successfully delivering technical projects. •Demonstrated experience in a wide variety of programming languages and frameworks, demonstrating strong skills in the development, articulation and implementation of coding practices. •Extensive knowledge and understanding of technology used in systems and/or processes for big data/machine learning. •Extensive knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques for data extraction, manipulation and analysis of large and complex datasets. •Extensive knowledge and understanding of statistical modeling, modeling software and research. Licenses: •Not Applicable. Travel Requirements •Up to 10%. Physical Requirements •Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions •Not Applicable.### Additional Information* To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.* 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 primarily office-based role, you will be expected to spend at least 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110.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 [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.### About UsAmerican Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list. American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years. The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.