Sr. Data Engineer (Hartford, CT)

Hartford Fire Insurance Company in Hartford, CT has the following opening for a Sr. Data Engineer.

Summary of Duties: Design and develop high quality, scalable software modules for next generation analytics solution suite. Prototype high impact innovations, catering to changing business needs, by leveraging new technologies (AWS - Cloud and Big Data). Possess functional knowledge and skills reflective of a competent practitioner with the ability to deliver on work of highest technical complexity. Consult with functional management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommends innovations which anticipate the future impact of changing business needs. Work closely with client management to identify and specify the complex business requirements and processes for diverse development platforms, computing environments (e.g., Cloud, host based, distributed systems, client server), software, hardware, technologies and tools. Provide highly technical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies that assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives. Review the disaster recovery plan to ensure that new systems promote uninterrupted systems operation. Coordinate activities with cross-functional IT unit stakeholders (e.g., database, operations, telecommunications, technical support, etc.). Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the systems design. Formulate logical statements of business problems and devises, tests and implements efficient, cost-effective application program solutions (e.g., codes and/or reuses existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions). Prepares charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems, utilizing various business, scientific, engineering and mathematical techniques. Analyze existing system and programming logic to provide more efficient machine operations or to identify difficulties, and revises the logic and procedures involved as necessary. Act as primary technical point of contact for interaction with other cross-functional units and teams. Assign personnel to the various projects or application components and direct their activities. Review, evaluate, and prepare periodic activity and progress reports for the team.

Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in a related occupation. In addition, position requires 5 years of experience in the following: ETL; Data Integration; Informatica; and IDMC; AND 2 years of experience in the following: Cloud (AWS) Technologies; Oracle, SQL, Python, Pyspark, Unix/Linux Shell scripting, Autosys scheduling tool, version control tools; Data warehouse applications; Data modeling, Big Data Distributed Processing (HDFS, Hive, Spark), AWS, Data Analytical languages; and Programming in Python.

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$117,200 - $175,800

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.