Data Engineer

RGA Reinsurance Company$78K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 1+ years of big data or relevant experience required
  • 1+ years of experience with data cataloging, modeling, ingestion, and processing technologies required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Proficiency in JavaScript technologies and various databases required
  • Experience with continuous integration and DevOps tools required

Responsibilities

  • Create and support the process to pull information into the data lake
  • Perform big data design and testing
  • Design, develop, and maintain big data technologies and architectures
  • Assist with data lake schematics and layouts
  • Implement metrics and monitoring processes
  • Apply existing standards to big data systems
  • Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Benefits

  • Gain valuable knowledge from diverse colleagues globally
  • Work in a respectful environment that encourages pioneering thought
  • Experience vast career potential at RGA
Full Job Description

You desire impactful work.

You’reRGA ready

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational data needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Python, Snowflake, dbt, Atlan, and OPUS EDM/Markit EDM, with a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT development, data governance, metadata management, and cloud-based data platforms. This role will be responsible for building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability, integrating data across enterprise systems, and supporting data cataloging and lineage initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver trusted, well-governed data products. Experience within the reinsurance, insurance, or financial services industries is highly desirable, particularly familiarity with investment, market, or reference data management processes. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment are essential.


What you will do

  • Creates and supports the process to pull the information from source systems and place it into the data lake
  • Performs big data design and testing, including data design, big data architecture, catalog, and repository creation
  • Designs, develops, and maintains the big data technologies and architectures
  • Assists with the creation of data lake schematics and layouts
  • Implements effective metrics and monitoring processes, as directed
  • Applies existing standards, processes, and procedures to big data systems
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • May work with business and IT stakeholders to optimize information by defining business requirements and populating the data lake
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent education/ experience Required
  • Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Preferred
  • 1+ Years big data or relevant experience Required
  • 1+ years experience with cataloging, modeling, ingestion, processing, and streaming technologies and processes Required
  • Ability to solve moderately complex problems, drawing upon technical experience, precedents, and judgement. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies. Required
  • Stronginterpersonal skills. Strong communication skills, including ability to explain complex information in straightforward situations Required
  • JavaScript technologies (eg, jQuery, Angular, React and Nodejs) Required
  • HTTP, SSL/TLS, REST, SQL, JSON, and Excel Required
  • AIX/Linux, Websphere, Weblogic, Tomcat, JBOSS Required
  • MySQL, Oracle, SOLR, NoSQL, Postgres, Mongo DB and Hive Required
  • Continuous Integration Tools (eg, CruiseControl, Continuum, Travis) Required
  • Test Driven Development processes and tooling (eg, JUnit, Mocha, Jasmine, Protractor) Required
  • DevOps-style deployment tools (eg, Docker, Ansible, Vagrant) Required
  • Experience with business intelligence and/ or data warehouse technologies and processes Preferred
  • LOMA certification Preferred

What you can expect from RGA:

  • Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

  • Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

  • Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

$78,080.00 - $110,860.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

About RGA Reinsurance Company

RGA Reinsurance Company Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at RGA Reinsurance Company—the leading entity in the reinsurance industry globally.

Work You’ll Do

Join RGA Reinsurance Company's top-tier team to assist some of the most prominent companies worldwide in navigating their challenges and seizing growth opportunities through innovative reinsurance solutions. Transform the reinsurance landscape with the brightest minds at RGA Reinsurance Company, where leadership, innovation, and a commitment to diversity training shape the future of the industry. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the crossroads of deep industry expertise and groundbreaking innovation. Engage with a global team of business and reinsurance advisors to help clients master their strategic objectives. Collaborate with the most skilled group of reinsurance professionals in the world, dedicated to excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

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The initiative aims to build a market-leading team to guide some of the world’s most renowned companies through their strategic reinsurance needs with unmatched expertise.

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Join the largest group of reinsurance experts globally—dedicated professionals at the nexus of technology, industry knowledge, and digital transformation.

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Deliver targeted reinsurance solutions through a depth and breadth of consulting experience and innovation that’s unparalleled in the industry.

Be Part of a Great Team

Work with a wide range of reinsurance technologies and leverage the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development of a powerhouse team.

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Advance as far as your ambition takes you with limitless opportunities for career growth, supported by unmatched training, development, and certification support.

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