Immediately Require Lead Data Engineer - AWS (Work from Home) in USA

Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Job title: Lead Data Engineer - AWS (Work from Home)

Company: Transamerica

Job description: Job Family IT Operations



Who We Are



Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients? accounts. We?re in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.



What We Do



Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).



Job Description Summary The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for the design, architecture and support of systems, services and applications required for the collection, storage, processing, and analysis of all forms of data to enable data-driven decisions and outcomes across the enterprise.



Job Description



Responsibilities


  • Work collaboratively with other engineers, data scientists, analytics teams, and business product owners in an agile environment:

  • Architect, build, and support the operation of AWS Cloud data infrastructure and tools.

  • Design robust, reusable and scalable data driven solutions and data pipeline frameworks to automate the ingestion, processing and delivery of both structured and unstructured batch and real-time streaming data.

  • Lead the development of data APIs and data delivery services to support critical operational processes, analytical models and machine learning applications.

  • Assist the selection and integration of data related tools, frameworks and applications required to expand platform capabilities.

  • Understand and implement best practices in management of enterprise data, including master data, reference data, metadata, data quality and lineage.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor?s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or relevant technical field

  • Five years of collective experience in the application of data engineering, data analytics, data warehousing, business intelligence, database administration and data integration concepts and methodologies

  • Four years of experience architecting, building, and administering big data and real-time streaming analytics architectures in on-premises and cloud environments

  • Three years of experience architecting, building and administering large-scale distributed applications

  • Three years of experience with Linux operations and development, including basic commands and shell scripting

  • Three years of experience executing DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery

  • Demonstrated skills in delivery of high-quality technical project solutions.

  • Expertise in SQL for data profiling, analysis, and extraction

  • Familiarity with data science techniques and frameworks

  • Strong technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master?s degree in a technical field (e.g. computer science, math, engineering)

  • Understanding of big data and real time streaming analytics processing architecture and ecosystems

  • Experience with data warehousing architecture and implementation, including hands on experience with source to target mappings and developing ETL code

  • Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations

  • Relevant technology or platform certification (AWS, Microsoft, etc.)

  • Software development experience in relevant programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, Scala, Node.js)

Compensation



**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**



The Salary for this position generally ranges between $98,000 - $130,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.



Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company?s discretion.



Working Conditions

  • Office environment

  • Work outside of normal business hours may be required

  • Moderate travel

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What We Offer



For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.



Compensation Benefits



Competitive Pay



Bonus for Eligible Employees



Benefits Package



Pension Plan



401k Match



Employee Stock Purchase Plan



Tuition Reimbursement



Disability Insurance



Medical Insurance



Dental Insurance



Vision Insurance



Employee Discounts



Career Training & Development Opportunities



Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits



Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.



Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).



Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars



Parental Leave ? fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.



Adoption Assistance



Employee Assistance Program



College Coach Program



Back-Up Care Program



PTO for Volunteer Hours



Employee Matching Gifts Program



Employee Resource Groups



Inclusion and Diversity Programs



Employee Recognition Program



Referral Bonus Programs



Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)



Inclusion & Diversity



Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign?s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount?s ?100 Best Companies? list.



In addition, as part of Transamerica?s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.



Giving Back



Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.



Transamerica?s Parent Company



acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon?s roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world?s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.



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Expected salary: $98000 - 130000 per year

Location: USA

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