American Equity-posted 12 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
West Des Moines, IA
501-1,000 employees
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

The Data Engineer I designs, develops, tests, implements, troubleshoots, optimizes and maintains enterprise level data pipelines that implement complex processes, which reference a targeted centralized data warehouse and source systems. The incumbent analyzes data transformation requirements leveraged to build, refine, deploy and/or configure data pipeline architecture patterns that maximize reuse and minimize change impact. The data engineer I utilizes SQL, tools, and/or technology to implement robust, maintainable solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

  • Obtains knowledge around the Amazon Web Service (AWS) tooling, mapping design, architectural design, coding, implementation, performance tuning and debugging.
  • Develops data extracts, applications and ad-hoc queries using tools/languages deemed necessary.
  • Obtains a strong understanding of data pipeline design principles required in building an enterprise data warehouse environment and/or app-to-app pipelining.
  • Creates SQL queries required to access tabular structures in a Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
  • Transforms functional specifications into data pipeline technical specifications and source to target mappings.
  • Communicates effectively with Business Analysts, Data Modelers and Solution Architects to convert the pipeline design into specific development activities.
  • Documents data pipeline processes thoroughly, including steps needed to migrate pipeline and/or database objects between various environments including Development, UAT, and Production.
  • Performs unit and integration testing activities and assists in user acceptance testing as needed.
  • Works with a mentor to further knowledge of data management and pipelining principles.
  • Performs other related work as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Information Management, or related field of study; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • General knowledge of ETL and data movement.
  • Knowledge of basic data transformations and how to implement them in a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Basic understanding of SQL Scripting and/or another programming language.
  • Base knowledge of RDBMS and data warehouse tools including SQL Server and Snowflake.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with various data frameworks.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
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