Zinnia · 3 months ago
Senior Software Engineer II
Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth, offering innovative enterprise solutions and data insights. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to build next-gen data infrastructure and optimize data workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.
ConsultingInsuranceInsurTechLife InsuranceSaaS
Responsibilities
Build the next-gen data infrastructure for Zinnia using Lakehouse frameworks, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, and Hive
Design, build, and optimize data workflows across real-time, nearline, and offline data ecosystems
Leverage Lakehouse platforms (Delta Lake, Hudi, Iceberg) to enable unified batch and streaming pipelines
Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, data-driven technical solutions
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex, distributed data-related issues
Stay up to date with Big Data, cloud, and Lakehouse trends, recommending best practices for data engineering and integration
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
10+ years of experience in Big Data engineering or a similar role, with proven leadership and project management experience
Strong expertise in data integration, transformation, and orchestration using Spark, Hive, and Airflow
Proficiency in Lakehouse platforms (Delta Lake, Apache Hudi, Apache Iceberg) and data warehousing concepts
Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
In-depth understanding of scalable data pipelines, distributed computing, and modern data architectures
Programming knowledge in Scala or Python
Knowledge of data quality and governance principles and experience implementing them within the Big Data lifecycle
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Health/dental insurance
Parental leave
401(k)
Incentive/bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Zinnia
Zinnia provides insurance software solutions.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
Vista Equity Partners
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $300M
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