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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Rural Mutual Insurance - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Star Schema, Integration Frameworks, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e162336ff57b75e ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions. * Deep expertise in designing and optimizing enterprise-scale ETL/ELT solutions and modern data integration architectures. (Fivetran and dbt preferred) * Strong experience designing and supporting cloud-native data warehouse solutions. (Snowflake preferred) * Strong with SQL and other programming languages. (Python preferred) * Experience in designing and implementing dimension (star schema) data models * Experience with version control and code management within a multi-tier code repository. * Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools. (preferred) * Proven ability to translate business requirements into successful data solutions. * Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. (preferred) * Candidate must live and work in Wisconsin. * Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. ## Description Rural Mutual Insurance is looking for an experienced and motivated data professional to play a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of the company's data warehouse and related data marts. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and building data models that support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data engineering and data modeling principles, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable data pipelines and data models on cloud technologies. This is a remote position with periodic on-site presence required. Candidates must live and work in Wisconsin and have eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth, apply today! Rural Mutual, a leading property and casualty insurance company based in Wisconsin, is well known for its financial strength and longevity in the insurance industry. Our reputation in the marketplace ensures stability and opens up numerous growth opportunities for our employees. Committed to our employees and their families, we offer a suite of benefits promoting health and wellness. We prioritize work-life balance, offering flexible start times as well as summer hours for this role. Join our experienced and talented team of IT professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and collaboration., * Architect, design, and implement scalable data pipelines and integration frameworks that support enterprise analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making. * Optimize data pipelines and models for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. * Design and implement dimensional (star schema) data models that accurately represent business processes and support analytical needs. * Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable and sustainable data solutions. * Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data and subsequent analytics. * Monitor and maintain data pipelines and systems, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure continuity and uptime. * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines and models. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the organization's data architecture, engineering and modeling practices. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Beyond SQL Generation: How to Teach Agents What Your Database Actually Means](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100127-beyond-sql-generation-how-to-teach-agents-what-your-database-actually-means) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)