Remote Data Engineer II - Build Reliable Data Solutions

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Horace Mann is seeking a Data Engineer II remote to design, develop, maintain, and improve software applications and business processes. This mid-level role works independently on development tasks while collaborating with engineers, DevOps, and business partners to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.

You will participate in full SDLC, optimize performance, and mentor less experienced engineers as part of cross-functional teams. A strong foundation in SQL, Python, and data tooling is required.

Qualifications

• College degree in computer science or another technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of experience analyzing requirements, developing software, and writing code.
• Knowledge of Snowflake, DBT, SQL Server, Python, ADO, Power BI, R; preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of software development and project lifecycle principles.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant programming languages, web development languages, scripting tools, or protocols.
• Ability to complete development and maintenance work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, documentation, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Maintain applications through enhancements, upgrades, patches, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
• Diagnose system problems and improve application performance, reliability, and quality.
• Work with DevOps on CI/CD practices that support stable, repeatable releases.
• Partner with users to clarify requirements and develop solutions for application and business process improvements.
• Research technologies and development practices, and contribute to proofs of concept that help determine approaches for new initiatives and existing systems.
• Create and maintain shared enterprise packages, including NuGet or npm packages as applicable, as development environments evolve.
• Contribute to application portfolio planning and work across departments to improve development capabilities.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and help Development Managers identify team training needs.

Skills

Software dev

Reqs analysis

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

DBT

SQL Server

Python

ADO

Power BI

R

Job description

Horace Mann is seeking a Data Engineer II remote to design, develop, maintain, and improve software applications and business processes. This mid-level role works independently on development tasks while collaborating with engineers, DevOps, and business partners to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.

You will participate in full SDLC, optimize performance, and mentor less experienced engineers as part of cross-functional teams. A strong foundation in SQL, Python, and data tooling is required.