Introduction:
The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.We're seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to join our data org! This person will be responsible for helping us understand and curate our data.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data, you will immediately contribute to the goal of using our rich datasets to make smarter business decisions. You should be ready to take ownership and be thrilled about having broad responsibilities within a fast-growing company in an extensive industry.
Location:
While we are open to remote work across the contingent US, we are still in the process of establishing our company to support work in all states! We’ve recently made the shift from an in-office organization to a hybrid model and love the flexibility it allows our employees. We are set up to support employees who want to be fully remote, in-office only, and a mix of the two. Please note - we will not be supporting work based out of the following states: CA, MA, NY, NJ.
What You'll Do:
- Cleanse, transform, and document data to enable effective dashboard development and data-driven solutions across the organization
- Play a key role in designing and building our core data models, ensuring they meet current and future business needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new datasets from diverse sources
- Partner with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to identify and prioritize data needs across the business
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and reliability
- Write and maintain comprehensive tests to validate data integrity and accuracy.
What We're Looking For:
As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
- 6+ years of professional (or comparable) data engineering experience
- Programming experience in Python (or similar scripting languages)
- Solid experience with SQL, Data Warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), and BI platforms (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
- A desire to recommend, implement and lead exceptional software engineering processes, and familiarity with common engineering process tools like Github and Gitlab
- Technical expertise in developing and managing data models using dbt (data build tool)
- Ability to consult on project requirements, craft technical design documentation, and scope development work effectively.
Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us:
- Experience with cloud data platforms like Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery.
- Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Prefect or Airflow.
- Familiarity with event-streaming platforms like Kafka.
- Exposure to insurance or web analytics data, especially within the context of large-scale data environments.
Benefits & Perks:
Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:
- Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering
- Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
- HSA offering + employer contribution
- 401k plan + employer match
- Sabbatical program for tenured employees
- Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ the flexibility to enjoy it
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Wellness perk ($100/month)
- Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year)
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)
About The Zebra:
The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
