Data Analytics Engineer
About The Position
MetLife Legal Plans is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Insights team, reporting to the Senior Director of Data Insights. In this role, you will help modernize and scale our data platform by designing and building robust data models, pipelines, and analytics solutions using DBT Cloud, AWS, Python, and SQL. You will partner closely with Data Analysts and business stakeholders to transform complex data into trusted, actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate is a curious problem solver with strong technical expertise in data engineering, cloud technologies, and data modeling who enjoys uncovering answers to complex business questions and driving continuous improvement through data.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience using DBT Cloud.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Bash, and experience with Spark.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, Glue, and Redshift.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling and schema design.
- 1+ years of experience with workflow management tools such as Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster.
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Tableau
- Experience with Terraform or other IaaC, Kubernetes Cluster, IBM I DB2, AWS CLI (Command Line Interface)
- Integration experience with: Delighted, Zendesk, Salesforce, AWS Aurora Databases
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
Responsibilities
- Model and build data structures using DBT Cloud to modernize our data platform
- Utilize DBT Cloud to transform raw data into business focus, semantic layer for data analysis and insights
- Work with Data Analysts to design data models and data structures to empower self-service analytics
- Data analysis, such as research into data issues and communication of findings
- Building data driven solutions to business problems and opportunities
- Business process optimization and defining core business logic
- Ensuring data security is enforced within data models and data structures
Benefits
- Two Healthcare Insurance options (Traditional PPO or HSA with employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company contribution and free access to financial advisors
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program with 23-39 days annually based on years of service, plus prorated PTO for new hires
- Free Aura® Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
- Free access to the MetLife Legal Plans benefit
- Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Corporate discounts
- Market-competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility
- Nine company-paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Parking or RTA subsidy for Cleveland employees
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Volunteer Day
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Financial wellness tools, education, and coaching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
