Data Engineer

Job description

Join an exciting team of actuaries, data scientists and engineers at the forefront of leveraging data to drive decisions at every level of our organization.  The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation and you get to be in the driver’s seat during this data-driven, technology revolution.

You will work on impactful projects that range from predicting customer life-time values and optimizing customer journeys to incorporating novel data sources for building cutting-edge pricing algorithms.  You will help the team leverage machine learning algorithms to automate and predict claim outcomes and find new and innovative ways to impact our customers.

As a data engineer, you will be part of a dynamic small team with exposure to different business stakeholders and direct influence on future products and innovative solutions.   You will help build the foundation that enables our team to bring insights to the business and impact millions of customers.  The team has already developed algorithms that are used in production systems and you will be part of the team that expands the scope of these algorithms. This is your chance to join the InsureTech revolution!

What you need to succeed:

As a data engineer, you will need the following skills and experience to succeed in the role:

• An educational background in Computer Science/Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a data-driven software engineering environment.
• A proven track record in building and maintaining a reliable, high performance data pipeline that processes a large amount of structured data from various sources.
• Strong understanding of Data Warehouse concepts, ETL strategies and best practices.
• A deep understanding of SQL and relational database schema design.
• A minimum of 3 years of programming experience in Python and SQL.
• An appetite for problem solving with a creative and resourceful approach to finding the right solution for the job.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What sets you apart:

• Experience working in the Insurance industry.
• You are a self-motivated and outgoing person who can work closely with business and IT stakeholders.
• You understand the relationship between data and business outcomes and can focus on long term strategies for data.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Teradata, Hadoop and Cloudera is an asset.
• You have experience working as part of an Agile Team.

Additional Information:

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.