Specialist, Data Engineer - SQL and Snowflake
About The Position
Nationwide's Technology team is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join the NF Data Warehouse/Lakehouse team within Digital Back Office (DBO). This role involves the delivery of data solutions and managing data integration across various Nationwide Financial products. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful data solutions that support a wide range of Nationwide Financial products, including Annuities, Life, Retirement, and Corporate Solutions. In this role, you’ll help drive data integration efforts across platforms, working with a modern Snowflake based data Lakehouse. You’ll be responsible for acquiring, curating, and publishing data for both analytical and operational use cases, while also helping to shape the future of our data ecosystem. This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Mondays & Tuesdays. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered. This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.
Requirements
- Proficient in SQL.
- Strong proficiency in Snowflake (or equivalent) is essential
- Experience in ETL/ELT processes including Python
- Experience working in Lean, Agile, DevOps, and Cloud hosting environments.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degrees. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
- Four or more years of software engineering, analysis, or related technology experience.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
- Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Acquiring, curating, and publishing data for both analytical and operational use cases.
- Driving data integration efforts across platforms, working with a modern Snowflake based data Lakehouse.
- Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards and best practices in an agile environment.
- Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
- Drive continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice, and innovation.
- Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.
- Provides technical guidance to others.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- life insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
- nine paid holidays
- 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
- 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- company-paid pension plan
- business casual attire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
