Senior Data Engineer

Security Benefit (SB) is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join the Data Office and support the Customer Centric Delivery Team and its instrumentation of associated Data Products. This role is to support various data management engagements.  The ideal candidate may work remotely but will be required to travel to our home office in Topeka, Kansas or our New York office periodically. Security Benefit associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Who Are We?

Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we have focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.

What Does the Job Look Like?

The Data Engineer will contribute to data integration & preparation, data as a service integration processes, as well as designing and building complex batch [and real-time pipelines]. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and fully test application enhancements from business requirements
• Perform data requirements analysis and develop mapping requirements for data sourcing, transformation and complex logic
• Defines and develops configurations, and operational/administration guidelines for data integration layer to provide it as a service to internal teams.
• Develops ETL, ELT and other service-based integration jobs as part of overall Data application delivery
• Create documentation as required by SDLC
• Communicate, escalate, and/or resolve risks and issues related to assigned projects/initiatives
• Provide operational support of data solutions, including resolution of incidents, service requests, planned support activities, and problem management
• Create and maintain change management requests and follow the change management process
• Contribute to the identification and/or delivery of related technical process improvements
• Effectively communicate with colleagues

Who Are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• Data management and integration experience such as data management data process ownership and/or data factory required

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software analysis, development, engineering, and support
• 8+ years’ experience with SQL in a Relational Database Environment (Microsoft SQL preferred) with ability to code medium complexity SQL.
• 6+ years’ experience in object-oriented programming, JavaScript, or ELT/ETL tools such as SSIS, Fivetran and Matillion
• Experience in Data Warehouse is a must.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud services a plus.
• Experience working cross-functionally or across organizations.
• Experience with Snowflake a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting solutions for code review and functional review.
• Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable.

What Can Security Benefit Offer You?

Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance.

• 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day

• Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401k with company match

• Profit Sharing & Savings Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Associate Assistance Programs

• Career growth and more!

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE