The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Sr Staff Data Engineer

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of data analysis and development experience, ideally including 2+ years in insurance.
  • 2+ years with telematics driving data, specifically at the event and trip level.
  • 3+ years developing large-scale analytics applications on AWS and Snowflake.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with 3+ years using ETL tools (e.g., Informatica IDMC).
  • Experience designing and optimizing data models for scalable analytics (Data Warehouses and Data Fabrics).
  • 3+ years working with structured and unstructured data in distributed computing and streaming environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for different data types.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in data and AI solutions.
  • Influence and implement AI and data pipeline visions alongside architects and stakeholders.
  • Ingest large-scale datasets into the Enterprise Data Lake and downstream systems.
  • Curate and publish Data Products for analytics and machine learning use cases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data modeling for reporting and advanced analytics.
  • Implement data observability practices for monitoring data health and quality.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office (Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC).
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Engagement in communities of practice.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for data engineering.
  • Potential for innovation through leading Proof of Concepts (POCs).
Full Job Description
Sr Staff Data Engineer - GE07DE

The Personal Insurance Loss and Demand Modeling Team is looking for a skilled Sr Staff Data Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on positioning our loss modeling frameworks for the future of personal insurance pricing, with a strong focus on telematics and 3rd party data integration.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in data engineering frameworks and tools (e.g., Spark, Snowflake), proficiency in programming languages (Python, SQL, PL/SQL), and experience with DevOps / DataOps pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS services), and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Familiarity with data warehousing, streaming technologies, and modern architecture such as Lakehouse and Data Mesh is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.

To succeed in this role, you should be a strong critical thinker, technical acumen and be able to derive the root causes of business problems.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office ( Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for both structured and unstructured data.
  • Mentor junior team members and engage in communities of practice to deliver high-quality data and AI solutions while promoting best practices, standards, and adoption of reusable patterns.
  • Partner with architects and stakeholders to influence and implement the vision of the AI and data pipelines while safeguarding the integrity and scalability of the environment.
  • Ingest and process large-scale datasets (e.g. telematics data) into the Enterprise Data Lake and downstream systems.
  • Curate and publish Data Products to support analytics, visualization, and machine learning use cases.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and BI teams to build data models and pipelines for research, reporting, and advanced analytics.
  • Apply best practices for data modeling, governance, and security across all solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery of high-value outcomes.
  • Monitor and fine-tune data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Automate auditing, balance, reconciliation, and data quality checks to maintain high data integrity.
  • Develop self-healing pipelines with robust re-startability mechanisms for resilience.
  • Schedule and orchestrate complex, dependent workflows using tools like MWAA, Autosys, or Control-M.
  • Leverage CI/CD pipelines to enable automated integration, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technology evaluations to drive innovation.
  • Develop AI-driven systems to improve data capabilities, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
  • Implement efficient Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and integrate with enterprise data infrastructure.
  • Implement data observability practices to proactively monitor data health, lineage, and quality across pipelines, ensuring transparency and trust in data assets.


Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in data analysis, transformation, and development, with ideally 2+ years in the insurance industry.
  • 2+ years of experience and demonstrated expertise in event-level and trip-level telematics driving data.
  • 3+ years of experience developing and deploying large-scale data and analytics applications on cloud platforms such as AWS and Snowflake.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL tools such as Informatica IDMC for data integration and transformation (3+ years).
  • Experience designing and optimizing data models for Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Fabric, including dimensional modeling, semantic layers, metadata management, and integration for scalable, governed, and high-performance analytics (3+ years).
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in processing large-scale structured and unstructured data in both batch and near-real-time environments, leveraging distributed computing frameworks and streaming technologies for high-performance data pipelines.
  • Strong technical knowledge (AI solution leveraging Cloud and modern solutions)
  • 3+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
  • 2+ years of experience in leveraging DevOps pipelines for automated testing and deployment, ensuring continuous integration and delivery of data solutions.
  • Proficient in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI, with expertise in creating interactive dashboards, reports, and visual analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to analyze source systems, provide business solutions, and translate these solutions into actionable steps.


Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$135,040 - $202,560

About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

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Learn more about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
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