Lead Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Securian Financial; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Leave Programs

Company-Funded Pension Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Volunteer Time Off

Associate Resource Groups

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to innovate and lead in the dynamic data and analytics space. This exciting role involves architecting and developing scalable data pipelines that support advanced analytics and AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring data governance and security. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a hybrid work environment, along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering pipelines for modern cloud-based solutions.
• Proficient in data architecture and hands-on with SQL and ETL/ELT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of complex data pipelines for AI and analytics.
• Mentor team members and implement best practices in data engineering.

Skills

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data Architecture

Data Quality

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Lead Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Lead Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Apply locations Saint Paul, MN Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R-009043

Position Summary:

Securian Financial offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate data professional eager to innovate and lead. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will take on a technical lead role, architecting, designing, developing, and automating scalable data pipelines that power cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions. This role focuses on technical leadership without direct reports. You will leverage your expertise and continuously learn to stay current with the latest trends and technologies in the dynamic data and analytics space. You will collaborate with teams including Data Science, Data Platform, Data Management, Enterprise Technology, and business partners to understand requirements, ensure data is trusted and accessible, and deliver creative solutions to business challenges.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership to the Data Engineering team, guiding the definition, planning, delivery, and support of our modern data platform to enhance business value and growth.
• Lead the design, construction, and optimization of complex data pipelines and transformations to support AI, advanced analytics, and other enterprise applications.
• Architect scalable, flexible, and cost-effective enterprise data solutions, establishing and promoting architectural patterns and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers, to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver impactful data solutions.
• Mentor team members and provide consultation on best practices in data engineering and architecture to ensure optimal solutions are implemented.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, offering technical guidance and industry best practices on data engineering architecture and migration patterns to leadership.
• Implement data governance and security measures to ensure data is secure, accessible, and trusted.
• Develop technical solutions that align with customer needs, business processes, and technical requirements to drive business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of architecture experience and 10+ years of designing and implementing data engineering pipelines for warehouse, lakehouse, and modern cloud-based solutions.
• Proficient in data architecture with extensive hands-on experience in SQL, ETL/ELT, data storage options, data quality, and handling both structured and unstructured data.
• Experienced with modern cloud-based data stacks, preferably AWS.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Curious and committed to continual learning.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of handling ambiguous and evolving requirements.

Work Arrangement: This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $105,000.00 - $196,000.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance.

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.

• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs.

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