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Looking to join a growing company dedicated to helping others? We offer that, plus competitive salaries, a culture of learning, and a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in-office. Join our team to help make a difference in the lives of others!
About Continental General
The Continental General family of companies has provided insurance, including life and long-term care policies, to individuals and groups for over 30 years, and currently supports over 100,000 policyholders. Both our insurance company, Continental General Insurance Company, and our third-party administrator, Continental General Services, are committed to the continuous development of our infrastructure, processes, and people. The group is actively growing through expansion of both its insurance portfolio and its administrative services. With each opportunity, we take a collaborative approach to address challenges and provide unique solutions.
Position Summary
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery and optimization of technical solutions in support of a value stream team. Your primary responsibility is to collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business objectives. This position requires technical expertise and effective communication to support both new implementations and enhancements to existing systems. Whenever possible, solution design should be modern, flexible, scalable, and decoupled.
Key Responsibilities
- Solutions Delivery & Implementation :
- Design and implement new technical solutions that meet the business requirements and technical specifications.
- Perform technical assessments and support the delivery of solutions, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders :
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive client satisfaction.
- Maintain ongoing communication to ensure that requirements are fully understood and reflected in the delivered solutions.
- Provide regular updates on project progress, issues, and milestones.
- System & Process Optimization :
- Participate in reviews and assessments of existing systems to identify areas for improvement, optimization, and re-engineering.
- Proactively contribute to the evolution of system architecture, recommending improvements based on business needs and industry trends.
- Agile Development :
- Work within an agile framework, participating in planning, stand-ups, and reviews to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution :
- Investigate and resolve technical issues that arise during both the implementation and operational phases of a project.
- Provide post-implementation support, ensuring that any issues are quickly identified and resolved, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing :
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, which may include code, processes, system architecture diagrams and integration specifications.
- Share knowledge and expertise with team members, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of collaborative learning.
- Continuous Learning & Innovation :
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices to improve solution delivery.
- Code Quality and Best Practices :
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
- Testing and Debugging :
- Implement data validation checks, monitor data quality, and address any issues related to data integrity and accuracy.
- Develop unit tests, conduct functional and integration testing, and debug issues to ensure reliability and stability.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience6-10 years of experienceHighly Preferred :Experience in the insurance / financial industryAWS Cloud Practitioner CertificationAWS : Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, Batch, S3, DynamoDBProficiency in Excel, SQL Server (queries, SSIS, SSRS), and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for supporting legacy solutions.GitHubExperience with project management software (e.g., Jira).Expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Scrum) for managing deliveryUnderstanding of SDLC processes, best practices, testing, deployment, and version control systems.Experience ensuring secure data handling, especially sensitive financial data and personally identifiable information (PII).Proficient in data validation and data cleansing practices.Competencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality delivery.Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering accurate and efficient solutions.Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.Professional development and growth opportunities within the finance and investment space.Benefits
Competitive Salary & Target Bonus ProgramRetirement Savings – 401(k) with a company matchComprehensive Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Company-paid dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and life insurance.Work-Life Balance – This role offers 25 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off.Flexible Work Options & Perks – Hybrid opportunity, wellness programs, and weekly paid lunch for onsite staff.Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Includes a company match for HSAs.Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Insurance
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