Data Engineer

Company Description

Fortegra Corporation, an insurance services company, provides insurance-related products and distribution and administration services in the United States. The company was formerly known as Life of the South Corporation and changed its name to Fortegra Corporation in 2008. Fortegra Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Job Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our technology organization. As a Data Engineer you will implement strategies for modernizing and remediating legacy platforms by leveraging existing tools as well as implementing new data platform capabilities. You will implement new technologies, design ETL processes, and administer databases. In addition, you will be part of the team developing critical insight for the company, deploying ML capabilities, and supporting every function of the organization. You will take responsibility for identifying and solving issues concerning data management to improve data quality. As we grow our footprint in Azure, you will have the opportunity to lead transformation projects. You will be part of a high performing team working on mission critical projects with visibility across the organization.   

• Expert writing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views
• Experience with building data warehouses and ETL design principles
• Experience with all standard database operations, including database creation and configuration, index management, backup strategies, and maintenance jobs
• Experience in ETL development, optimization, and maintenance
• Familiar with Python
• Use appropriate tools to document all code, processes, and procedures
• Create and document unit test scripts
• Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency and drive
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Be a critical stakeholder in architectural decisions and evaluating systems implementations

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Qualifications

·        B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required

·        Expert in SQL

·        Deep knowledge of Python

·        Familiarity with .NET and C#

·        Capable of designing and consuming REST APIs

·        Experience with Jenkins Server automation/configuration management solutions

·        Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins

·        Familiarity with agile development processes.

·        Working knowledge of GIT

·        Working knowledge of JIRA

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

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