Data Systems Developer

31 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

We value our Data Engineers and the technical knowledge that contributes to our Commercial Lines Data Services team at Sentry. Our Data Services organization implements and maintains the usability of Sentry's strategic data assets on an enterprise wide basis. This position has a focus on the quality implementation and optimization of ETL and BI capabilities within multiple technologies, some of which include Java, Kafka, SQL and AWS services.

This position can be filled as a Data Engineer or Data Systems Developer depending on the selected candidate's related experience and qualifications in our Stevens Point, WI office.

What You'll Do

As a Data Engineer, you'll deliver complex solutions and be a key contributor in the design, development, implementation and quality assurance of new and existing ETL and BI components supporting our data assets located on the AWS cloud. In addition, you'll:
  • Provide in-depth input into the identification and development of program and data repository specifications.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of new and existing programs, data repositories and data consumption methods.
  • Ensure continuous operations of existing systems and programs. Ensure complete and accurate documentation.
  • Provide input on choice of data integration and data consumption tools to build complex data assets.
  • Adhere to Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology with focus on Agile and Iterative Business Delivery while working with a team of Data Engineers, Data Product Analysts and Data Architects.
  • Maintain sensitivity to and follow all IT standards and system security procedures.
  • Develop audit testing procedures, debugging procedures, and collaborate with other areas of IT to ensure system stability across the enterprise.

What it Takes

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with Java and/or C# .Net
  • Experience in developing with Apache Kafka to support stream processing beneficial
  • Experience in business intelligence tools and systems beneficial
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates a passion for building systems that have measurable impacts
  • Demonstrates innovation and technical versatility
  • Demonstrates sense of logic, decision making and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Knowledge and experience in the insurance industry beneficial
  • Ability to work on-call hours, as needed

What You'll Receive

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
  • To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to return to the office.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
  • 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
  • Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
  • Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
  • Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
  • Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
  • Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

How You'll Apply

If you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.

About Sentry

All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Katelynne Rivera

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.