MGIC Investment

Senior Data Engineer

MGIC Investment$105K — $179K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of data engineering experience with cloud data warehousing and production pipeline support.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including advanced SQL and performance optimization.
  • Experience in building production-grade dbt projects with CI/CD processes.
  • Familiarity with Apache Airflow and managed platforms like Astronomer.
  • Proficient in using Fivetran for managed ELT processes.
  • Strong skills in Python, SQL, and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Define data integration frameworks and engineering standards for cloud platforms.
  • Design scalable data architectures in Snowflake.
  • Build and manage reliable data ingestion pipelines with Fivetran.
  • Develop modular dbt models with documentation and testing.
  • Author and manage data workflows with Apache Airflow.
  • Implement observability and quality controls for production data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver durable data products.
  • Lead design reviews and mentor junior data engineers.
  • Evaluate AI-assisted engineering capabilities for adoption in workflows.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses
  • 401k with company match and profit sharing
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness program
  • On-site fitness center and classes
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Business casual dress code
Full Job Description
Summary:

We're building great things at MGIC, and we are excited to be offering this position. This is an opportunity help us create the next generation data platform. Becoming Data-driven is at the core of our transformation - join us and help us build the future!

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about building trusted, scalable data products with modern cloud technologies. As part of the Data & Analytics team, you will design and deliver a Snowflake-centered data platform, automate source-to-warehouse ingestion with Fivetran, develop analytics-ready transformations with dbt, and orchestrate production workflows with Astronomer and Apache Airflow.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and evolve data integration frameworks, engineering standards, reusable patterns, and governance practices for a modern cloud data platform.


  • Design scalable Snowflake data architectures, including databases, schemas, tables, views, virtual warehouses, role-based access, and approaches for performance and cost optimization.


  • Build and operate reliable batch and incremental ingestion pipelines using Fivetran connectors, including source configuration, schema-change handling, sync monitoring, troubleshooting, and custom connector patterns when needed.


  • Develop modular, maintainable dbt models in Snowflake; implement source definitions, tests, documentation, lineage, incremental strategies, and reusable macros.


  • Author, schedule, deploy, and monitor data workflows with Apache Airflow on Astronomer, applying effective dependency management, retry, alerting, backfill, and failure-recovery practices.


  • Implement observability and data-quality controls across ingestion, orchestration, and transformation layers so production data is accurate, timely, and available to stakeholders.


  • Partner with business, analytics, architecture, security, and engineering teams to translate requirements into durable data products and a long-term platform roadmap.


  • Deliver changes through Git-based development, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD practices across dbt and Airflow projects.


  • Troubleshoot data and pipeline issues across source systems, Fivetran, Astronomer, dbt, Snowflake, and downstream consumption layers.


  • Evaluate Cortex Code capabilities and lead the development of a practical adoption plan for incorporating AI-assisted engineering into solution delivery processes, including prioritized use cases, governance and security guardrails, developer workflows, enablement, success measures, and a phased rollout.


  • Lead design and code reviews, share engineering best practices, and mentor junior data engineers.


Required skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.


  • 5 or more years of data engineering experience, including cloud data warehousing, dimensional data modeling, ETL/ELT, analytics enablement, and production pipeline support.


  • Hands-on Snowflake experience, including advanced SQL, data loading and transformation, virtual warehouse sizing, query optimization, access controls, and cost-conscious platform operation.


  • Experience building production-grade dbt projects with modular models, tests, documentation, source freshness, incremental models, macros, packages, and CI/CD.


  • Experience developing and operating Apache Airflow DAGs; familiarity with Astronomer or another managed Airflow platform, including deployment, monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting.


  • Experience implementing and supporting managed ELT with Fivetran, including connector setup, incremental synchronization, schema evolution, monitoring, and issue resolution.


  • Strong Python and SQL skills; experience with APIs, data formats, shell scripting, and Git-based development workflows.


  • Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, IAM, and related cloud data services, plus Agile delivery and end-to-end automation practices.


  • Knowledge of Cortex Code and AI-assisted software development practices, or demonstrated willingness and ability to build a responsible adoption plan that integrates the technology into solution delivery processes while maintaining security, governance, code-review, testing, and change-management standards.


  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and mentor other engineers.


Pay Range:

$105,590.00 - $179,510.00

This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth

Enjoy these benefits from day one:
• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at www.mgic.com/careers.

About MGIC Investment

MGIC Investment Corporation is a publicly traded company that provides private mortgage insurance in the United States. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MGIC Investment Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation and MGIC Indemnity Corporation. The company's primary business is providing mortgage insurance to homebuyers who make down payments of less than 20% of the home's value. MGIC Investment Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTG.
Learn more about MGIC Investment
Size
711 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$446 million
Founded
1957
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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