Job Description:
This position is part of Data Architecture team. This team plays a pivotal role in constructing real-time and batch integrations for our Data Lake, connecting enterprise applications seamlessly, and facilitating B2B integrations with our valued SaaS partners, data consolidators, data providers and other third-parties. Our focus is on building cutting-edge, server-less integrations that ensure our data ecosystem operates efficiently, effectively & securely.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience using python/ java to build cloud native server-less integrations. Candidate will be a self-starter with desire to learn new technologies and solve challenging problems. Working collaboratively with strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Agile delivery methodology is followed.
Strong Python/Java Proficiency: Mastery of Python/Java programming language, AWS SDK, testing and related frameworks including a deep understanding of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and best practices.
AWS: Experience developing in AWS cloud native or server less approach (Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, SQS, IAM, API Gateway, Cloud Formation, Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, and S3).
Data Integration: Experience designing & building server-less integrations to read/write to different data sources/targets like DynamoDB, Redshift, Snowflake, Aurora/RDS, REST web services, SQS and data files (fixed width, delimited, xml, json, parquet)
Cloud Data warehouse: Experience architecting & designing cloud data warehouse platform in Amazon Redshift, Azure, or Snowflake.
Database Proficiency: Proficiency in working with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and Relational databases (Oracle).
Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative code management.
Testing and Debugging: Ability to write unit tests, perform code reviews, and debug complex issues in data integration code using step-through/breakpoint debuggers.
Troubleshooting Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly.
Agile/Scrum Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, especially Scrum, and the ability to work effectively in an iterative, team-oriented environment.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. Experience in mentoring other developers.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
Desired Experience
DevOps Knowledge: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
Data Integration & BI Tools: Experience working with Reporting Tools like Domo or Cognos is a plus.
Experience working with ETL tools like Informatica is a plus.
Performance Optimization: Knowledge of techniques for optimizing application performance, including database query optimization, caching, and load balancing.
Documentation Skills: Strong documentation skills for code, APIs, and technical processes.
Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working with Life Insurance or Annuities.
Responsibilities
- Delivers fully tested code on time and with quality
- Design solution and code structure to be following best design patterns to deliver an easy to maintain, sustainable and performant code.
- Ensures all new code is delivered with adequate unit test coverage
- Participates in the discussion and documentation of best practices and standards for application development
- Strong analytic, problem solving, mentoring, communication & collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver presentations.
- Participates in all Agile team meetings
- Complies with all company policies and procedures
- Remains current in profession and industry trends
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works in an agile, fast-paced environment with two-week sprint/release cycle
- Collaborates with product owners, front and back-end developers, and user experience teams
- Helps product owners with issue prioritization and contributes to project scoping
- Manages time and expectations to reliable meet sprint commitments
- Reviews requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
- Learn new technologies as needed and build solutions from scratch.
The interview process will include several rounds of video interviews and may also include an in person component.
Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
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