Lead Data Engineer

Company:  Ryan Specialty
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Position Summary

Ryan Specialty is a leading international specialty insurance firm which offers wholesale brokerage services; delegated underwriting expertise in the form of binding authorities, programs, and highly specialized managing general underwriting companies; and other services designed specifically for brokers, agents, and insurers. Ryan Specialty’s mission is to be the most trusted trading partner of insurance brokers, agents, and insurance carriers. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will be instrumental in administering, optimizing, and innovating our data engineering practices and infrastructure, particularly in an Azure environment. The Manager will ensure that our data engineering practices are aligned with the latest technologies and industry best practices, focusing on performance, reliability, and efficiency.

What will your job entail?

  • Provide technical leadership in data architecture and engineering, collaborating with solution stakeholders to align data solutions with business objectives.
  • Mentor less experienced data engineers and team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Explore and implement new technologies and practices in data engineering to continually improve our data processes and infrastructure.
  • Manage and enhance complex SSIS packages for data integration and ETL processes, along with SSRS reports for business intelligence.
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, implementing both batch and real-time data integration processes.
  • Develop and optimize Databricks notebooks for big data processing and analytics in Azure Databricks environments.
  • Implement and manage data storage solutions using Delta Parquet files in Azure Data Lake Storage, optimizing for query performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Integrate and configure Profisee Master Data Management tools within Azure, focusing on data governance and quality.
  • Set up and manage Change Data Capture processes for real-time data synchronization in Azure data platforms.
  • Implement data cataloging, classification, and lineage using Azure Purview, developing data governance policies, and ensuring compliance.
  • Enhance and support Tableau reporting solutions, developing complex dashboards, and integrating with Azure data services.
  • Drive automation and process optimization using Azure services and scripting and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Lead SQL Server database optimization and performance tuning efforts.

Education/Experience/Skills

  • BA/BS degree in a technical field.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and experience in collaborating with business analysts, data analysts, IT teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Experience in implementing innovative data solutions and staying abreast of the latest trends in data engineering.
  • Expertise in SQL Server Management, Azure Data Factory Development, Databricks Engineering, Delta Parquet File Management, and SQL Server Integration Services.
  • Proficiency in Profisee MDM Integration, Change Data Capture implementation, and data quality and governance with Azure Purview.
  • Proven experience in Tableau and BI Reporting, and strong skills in Automation and Process Optimization.
  • Intellectual curiosity with a strong drive to learn.
  • Critical thinker with an open mind to innovative solutions.
  • High emotional intelligence.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Highly structured in execution.
  • Skilled at simplifying complex environments.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $129,200.00 - $169,575.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website .

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at .

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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