Data Engineer II

IT

Data Engineer II Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our IT department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of experience building processes that support data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management
• Working SQL knowledge and at least 3 years of experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases
• A successful history of manipulating and processing large disconnected datasets
• Experience with multiple database technologies: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS (RedShift, ElasticSearch)
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, R, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• Experience implementing and documenting data models and schema for new database structures and applications and implement measures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and value to business
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• At least 3 years of experience with Python for ETL scripting or similar high level programming languages preferred
• Experience in object-oriented programming and SOLID principles desired
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transform data into a format that can be easily analyzed, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability
• High level understanding of Python is required to create, update and maintain our ETL data pipelines
• Build high-performance ETL processes, algorithms, prototypes for data modeling, mining, and production
• Develop data set processes for data modeling, mining and production
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
• Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
• Maintain proper documentation and adhere to change management processes as well as ongoing performance of quality assurance on all business-impacting processes

Kansas City Life Insurance Company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you meet the above requirements and wish to join Kansas City Life's IT department, please send resume and salary requirements in confidence to: Kansas City Life Insurance Company ATTN: Human Resources Department

3520 Broadway

P.O. Box 219139

Kansas City, MO 64121-9139

EOE/MFVH

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