Lead Data Engineer

Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We are actively seeking a talented Lead Data Engineer to join our Enterprise data team in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site, hybrid or 100% remote. 

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success. This position will report to the Data & Technology Manager and will be responsible for delivering data engineering solutions within the newly formed 3rd party data team. These solutions augment and enrich internal Pacific Life data with external 3rd party data. This role brings value by delivering technology and processes that optimize the use of 3rd party data throughout Pacific Life.  

How you will make an impact: 

• Collaborate with architecture, data governance, and business stakeholders to deliver quality data

• Technically lead and develop multiple data projects using agile methodology 

• Establish fault tolerant data pipelines to bring external data into internal data management platform 

• Enable data literacy and democratization of 3rd party data within Pacific Life 

The experience you will bring: 

• 8+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, and delivery of data

• 8+ years of experience and proficiency in SQL, ETL, data transformation, and data management tools (Snowflake, Redshift, Informatica, Matillion, DBT, Control-M)

• Ability to technically lead data engineers and data analysts, review their work, and advise on patterns and best practices

• 4+ years of experience with DevOps and CI/CD

• Ability to effectively communicate, facilitate and influence at a technical and functional level with project stakeholders and across the organization 

• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts & best practices

• 2+ years of experience leveraging 3rd party datasets to enrich internal company data 

What makes you stand out: 

• 2+ years of experience in Snowflake, Data build tool (DBT), and cloud services

• Experience with automation, scripting, and testing in a data delivery environment  

• Strong understanding of data catalogs, glossary, data quality, and effective data governance

• Financial services domain knowledge 

• Data driven individual with ability to setup effective processes in your sphere of ownership 

• Strong communication with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Demonstrated experience designing robust, complex, and strategic data solutions 

• Deep understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and data warehousing system knowledge

• Ability to set domain data strategies that align with organizational goals 

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.