Sr Data Engineer
Job Description
Join the AMA Insurance Technology team as a Sr Data Engineer supporting data ingestion, transformation, automation, and file-based integration validation in a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
- Process and clean Excel, CSV, and other flat files for claims and administration-related data at high volumes
- Detect and resolve duplicates, inconsistencies, and data quality issues within incoming files
- Transform files into the required schemes and formats for downstream consumption
- Load, stage, update, and extract data in Snowflake
- Run Snowflake jobs through both manual and scheduled executions
- Prepare and transform rate data across multiple processing stages
- Generate outbound data files and upload CSV outputs to EXL
- Apply best-practice patterns for ingestion, transformation, modeling, and orchestration in a modern lakehouse environment
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts from scratch and improve existing scripts as needed
- Automate file transfers, manage FTP interactions, maintain directories, and send email notifications
- Build automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
- Write and optimize SQL queries, including complex joins and transformations
- Update backend tables and implement data corrections
- Prepare reports and datasets; make recommendations for analytics and operational needs
- Handle database troubleshooting and perform data validation activities
- Develop Python scripts for file-based automation (movement, copying, editing, and integration tasks)
- Own end-to-end automation of data and file workflows
- Proactively profile queries, tune execution plans, establish efficient indexing strategies, and set appropriate partitioning layers to reduce latency in high-compute workloads
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (P1+/M1+)
- 5+ years of experience in ETL/ELT pipeline development, data integration, and process automation
- Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision
Tools & Technologies
- Snowflake
- PowerShell
- SQL
- Python
- Excel, CSV
- FTP
- EXL
Location & Work Schedule
- Chicago, IL (hybrid)
- 3 days per week in-office
Compensation
- USD 99,410 - 131,637 per year
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in an incentive plan