Data Engineer - Analytics

$75,260 - $193,000/Yr

State Farm - Dunwoody, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dunwoody, GA

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About the position

The Data Engineer - Analytics position at State Farm focuses on developing predictive models and enhancing data capabilities to support machine learning teams. The role emphasizes innovation in data-driven decision-making and aims to create a seamless data retrieval platform for data scientists. The company values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for engineers to excel in their roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge predictive models using emerging technologies.
• Build robust data capabilities to support machine learning teams.
• Create innovative solutions leveraging the power of data.
• Establish a seamless data retrieval ML platform for data scientists.
• Explore new services and devise creative solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Strong engineering background with a keen interest in data.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java/Scala, and Terraform.
• Experience with big data technologies like Spark and Hadoop.
• Familiarity with file formats including csv, parquet, json, xml, and avro.
• Understanding of testing strategies and frameworks.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitLab.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of the machine learning lifecycle and the role of data at each stage.
• Experience with AWS SageMaker, Glue, EMR, Athena, RDS, Redshift, Lambdas, and IAM.
• Prior exposure to property & casualty insurance data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual raises and bonuses.
• Robust health and wellbeing programs with multiple healthcare plan options.
• Educational benefits including training programs and tuition assistance.
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance and financial workshops.
• Generous time off policies including parental leave and paid holidays.
• Matching Gift Program and Good Neighbor Grant Program for community support.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary.