Software Engineer IV

Standard Insurance; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 132,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale data solutions. You will join a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence and collaboration across teams.

Requirements include 10+ years in data engineering, a bachelor’s in a related field, and hands-on expertise with Snowflake, dbt, Spark, and real-time data processing. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years hands-on data engineering and database development.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms and high-volume production data systems.
• Ability to work across architecture, development, infrastructure, application, and business teams.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL tuning

Snowflake

dbt

Databricks

ETL/ELT

CDC processing

Real-time data

Large-scale data

CI/CD

Git

Power BI

Sisense

Insurance domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT / engineering

Tools

Power BI

Sisense

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner - with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV professional with at least 10 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale data solutions.

Skills and Background You'll Need

Education: A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related degree is preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of overall hands-on data engineering experience. Strong experience working in complex enterprise environments. Experience supporting business-critical and high-volume production data platforms. Ability to work across architecture, development, infrastructure, application, and business teams.

• 10+ years hands-on Data Engineering / Database Development
• Advanced SQL coding and performance tuning
• Snowflake, hands-on development
• dbt development and data transformation
• Databricks / Spark / PySpark / Delta Lake
• ETL/ELT pipeline design and development
• Real-time/near-real-time and CDC processing
• Large-volume enterprise data processing
• Production troubleshooting and performance optimizationStrong hands-on coding skills, not architecture-only experience
• CI/CD and automated deployment practices
• Git/version control
• BI Tool - PowerBI , Sisense
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Experience working in Voluntary Insurance Business is preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change, and adjusts quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Collaboration: Builds positive relationships, partners effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and contributes to shared goals.
• Improvement Mindset: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, tools, and efficiencies while supporting innovation and operational excellence.

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range: $131,750.00 - $223,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal