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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Kinsale Insurance - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Code Generation, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Dimensional Modeling, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Liquibase, Azure Machine Learning, Qliksense, Generative AI, Information Technology, Qlikview, Data Management, Redgate, GPT, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03f3ccfba520f803 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience. * Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, query authoring, and database object creation. * Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation tasks. * Proven experience building data transformation processes, managing data structures, and handling workload dependencies. * Experience with public cloud database architecture and implementing database technologies at scale. * Analytical problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently while keeping solutions simple. * Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. * AWS Associate-level certification, CI/CD pipeline experience (Liquibase, Redgate), or familiarity with BI tools such as Qlik Sense/Qlik View are a plus. * Knowledge of dimensional modeling, data warehouses, data vaults, or machine learning tools is a welcome bonus. ## Description As a Data Engineer on Kinsale's Technology team, you'll be at the heart of building, testing, and deploying the data pipelines that fuel our company's decision-making. You'll collaborate closely with Data Architects, Data Analysts, and our Data Ops Manager to design scalable solutions, develop data access APIs, and evolve our analytics platform. This role is ideal for someone who is equally passionate about clean architecture and practical results - and who is excited to incorporate AI tools to work smarter and faster., * Designing, developing, and maintaining efficient, scalable data pipelines that align with business requirements. * Implementing ETL processes and data conversions using industry-standard tools and best practices. * Conducting complex data analysis and generating comprehensive reports to support strategic initiatives. * Developing and managing data access APIs interfaced by various internal and external services. * Monitoring system performance and proposing improvements to enhance data reliability, efficiency, and quality. * Diagnosing and resolving root-cause issues related to database platforms and their integrations. * Leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, ChatGPT) to accelerate code generation, documentation, and development workflows - while applying sound judgment around data sensitivity and AI usage boundaries. * Creating and maintaining documentation for databases and data processes to ensure team continuity and knowledge sharing. ## Related Videos - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [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) - [Speak, Code, Deploy: Transforming Developer Experience with Voice Commands](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1159-speak-code-deploy-transforming-developer-experience-with-voice-commands) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)