Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Jobs

Job Information

Guardian Life Sr. Data Reliability Engineer in Holmdel, New Jersey

Sr Data Reliability Engineer

Do you want to be part of a collaborative Enterprise Data Technology team?

Are you a problem solver who enjoys diving into data and architecting and maintaining high quality, flexible data solutions? Is a culture where “People Count,” “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking an Sr Data Reliability Engineer to join the team creating Data products.

Working for the Head of ETL Services reporting into the Head of Data Technology organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise level data products for business analytics and AI that provide a single view of the Guardian customer and enable state of the art data access patterns by utilizing a disciplined software development methodology and leading-edge technologies. The candidate will display technical and functional competence in data management standards and uphold Guardian’s commitment to Guardian values. 

You are

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic data technology team whose vision committed to leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation and company growth through data products and ensure the data reliability, integrity, and efficiency of our data pipelines for business analytics and AI.

A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, able to transform conceptual designs into reliable, scalable processes that meet or exceed customer needs.

You have

  • 12+ Years of IT experience, with 10+ years of experience as a Senior level data reliability engineer or related data professional

  • 10+ of experience and deep knowledge in Precisely connect technology tool.

  • 3+ years of experience in modern data ingestion technology tools such as Fivetran for near real time data uses.

  • 2+ years of experience in Collibra technology tool and data reliability engineering.

  • 4+ years of experience and deeper knowledge in data engineering using Python, Pyspark and Databricks

  • Working knowledge of the Finance or Insurance industry

  • Hands-on ETL tool Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Cloud Data integration

  • Experience across multiple RDBMS and Managed databases.

  • 7+ years of experience strong UNIX scripting.

  • Strong SQL, PL/SQL experience

  • Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments.

  • Significant experience interfacing with both customers and management across business and IT and track record of collaborating with IT, Business, and vendor teams to provide technical solutions and improvements, delivering end-to-end products/processes on schedule and budget, as per business requirements and SDLC standards.

  • Track record communicating issues & follow-up through issue resolution.

  • Provide Development & Production Support for applications.

  • Monitor production jobs, triage issues to appropriate team & resolve any issues in a timely manner.

  • Partner with other IT areas in resolving issues & improving processes.

  • Familiarity with Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Cloud technologies a plus

You will

  • Design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

  • Develop and implement data quality monitoring frameworks to detect anomalies, errors, and inconsistencies in the data pipeline.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design scalable solutions to meet business needs.

  • Implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

  • Optimize data pipeline performance, scalability, and reliability through automation, monitoring, and tuning.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues in a timely manner to minimize disruptions to data workflows.

  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies and tools to continuously improve data pipeline architecture and efficiency.

  • Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of data reliability, quality, and innovation within the organization.

  • Continue to look for innovative and next generation solutions for solving data challenges.

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Proven experience in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines for analytics and AI applications.

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on data quality and reliability.

Location

  • Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA with work from home flexibility

Up to 10% travel within the NY/NJ/PA locations

Salary Range

$91,260.00 - $149,925.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

  • Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

  • Dental plan

  • Vision plan

  • Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

  • Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

  • Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

  • Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

  • Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

  • Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

  • Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

  • Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

  • Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

  • Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

  • Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

  • Adoption assistance

  • College planning

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Student loan assistance

  • Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

DirectEmployers