We9re seeking aSenior Manager of Data Engineering to lead the evolution of our Claims Data Platform. This is a high-impact leadership role where you9ll manage our current database operations while architecting and building the next generation of data infrastructure. You9ll work at the intersection of technology and business, partnering with development teams, claims operations, and analytics to ensure claims data flows seamlessly across the enterprise. This position sits within the Claims organization, embedded directly in the business unit that owns a significant dataset in the enterprise. You9ll operate with the full context of claims operations, regulatory requirements, and business priorities, not as a centralized service, but as an integral part of how Claims technology delivers value.
Your mission: Transform how our organization consumes and publishes claims data - from legacy to a modern, event driven scalable data platform with self-service APIs and robust data pipelines.
What You9ll DoBuild Data Interfaces & Pipelines- Design and deliver APIs and data services that enable partner teams to
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using modern orchestration tools
- Implement data quality frameworks, monitoring, and alerting
- Create self-service data products that reduce time-to-insight for business users
Drive Strategic Initiatives- Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Compliance teams on data governance
- Champion data engineering best practices: version control, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code
- Partner with Analytics and Data Science teams to deliver ML-ready datasets
- Report to leadership on platform health, roadmap progress, and strategic opportunities
What You9ll BringRequired QualificationsExperience:- 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, database administration, or data platform development
- 4+ years of people management experience leading technical teams (5+ direct reports)
- Proven track record of building and scaling data pipelines in production environments
- Experience managing enterprise database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or equivalent)
- Databases: Deep expertise in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL); familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Streaming: Working knowledge of Kafka, Kinesis, or Pulsar for real-time data streaming
- Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with Azure or AWS, data services
- Data Warehousing: Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks
- Data Pipelines: Proficiency with Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar orchestration tools
- Programming: Solid coding skills in Python, SQL; familiarity with Spark/PySpark
- APIs: Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and data services
Preferred Qualifications- Insurance/Claims Domain: Experience with Guidewire, Duck Creek, or similar claims management systems
- Data Governance: Familiarity with data cataloging, lineage, and master data management tools
- DevOps: Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines
- Compliance: Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements (state regulations, audit compliance)
Education: - Bachelor9s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field - Master9s degree preferred
Annual Salary$150,000.00 - $300,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate9s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: Protecting customers through life9s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers:Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture:Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards:Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
