Staff Data Engineer

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.Forbes’ Fintech 50.Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.So what's the role?As a Staff Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of Kin’s data assets. You’ll be responsible for building out a data lakehouse for enterprise reporting, which will involve the design and development of data pipelines, modeling raw data for downstream ingestion, and mentoring data engineers across the department.A day in the life could include...Leading a cross-functional project team with members from AppEng, DataEng, BI, and business stakeholders tasked with designing a solution to produce effective reporting, implementing data validation standards, and QA procedures to ensure effective data lifecycle and management practices. This involves:Establishing trust and relationships with stakeholders while defining technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business goalsAssessing the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniquesMaintaining a centralized metadata catalog to document data assets, schemas and lineageEnsuring pipelines and storage solutions comply with Kin’s standards on privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and GLBAAnalyzing database configurations to optimize the performance of end user models and dashboardsMonitoring data access logs and audit trails to detect unauthorized access or usage of dataI've got the skills, but do I have the necessary ones?10+ years of experience in data engineering or data integration with a focus on data modeling2+ years of experience with lakehouse architectureExperience mentoring a team of data engineers and with a record of career growth on the teamExperience with data pipeline tools and platforms such as dbt, Databricks, FiveTran, Kafka, and AWSExperienced programmer using languages such as SQL, Python, and/or JavaPrevious experience with databases such as AWS Redshift, MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, etcExcellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders across different levels of the organizationOh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life InsuranceFlexible PTO policyRemote workGenerous equity package401K with company matchParental leaveContinuing education and professional developmentThe excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact#LI-RemoteAbout Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more,

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