Data Engineer - Snowflake

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and actdecisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles. 

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled hands-on Snowflake Data Engineer to help scale our modern Data platform. You will bridge the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence by building robust Data Lakes, Data warehouses, ETL/ELT Pipelines and developing the Data infrastructure necessary for advanced Analytics and AI/ML initiatives. You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, specifically leveraging the power of Snowflake Data Platform and AWS AI/ML Platform to drive innovation in the financial services sector. 

Responsibilities

• Snowflake Platform Engineering: Build and manage complex Snowflake Data Warehouse and Data Lake environments utilizing Open Data formats (Iceberg); design scalable data pipelines using Snowpark, Snowpipe, and OpenFlow, and develop native applications via Streamlit. Drive platform excellence by implementing advanced virtual warehouse optimization, rigorous cost-management strategies, and automated governance frameworks to ensure high performance and scalability
• ETL/ELT Pipeline Development: Design and maintain automated ETL/ELT pipelines using Configurable ETL frameworks to ingest and transform  data from diverse source systems  into Snowflake Data Platform and Data Lakes. Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions, ensuring high-quality batch and real-time processing for regulatory and financial reporting.
• AI/ML Support: Collaborate with Data Scientists to build data foundations for machine learning models, including feature engineering and preparing datasets for training/inference for AWS based AI/ML Platform leveraging Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker.
• Data Governance: Ensure data quality, integrity, and security, maintaining compliance with financial industry standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data science, or a related technical field.  
• 5 + years of Data Engineering experience with at least 3 years of strong hands-on   experience in Snowflake. SnowPro Core or SnowPro Advanced Data Engineer Certification Preferred.
• Strong SQL experience and proficiency in Python/Java for data manipulation and automation.
• Proven experience using cloud technologies, with significant hands-on experience in Snowflake Data Platform (Warehouses, Horizon Catalog, Snowpark, Snowpipe, OpenFlow, Streamlit, Cortex) & AWS AI/ML Services.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Airflow, Talend, dbt, Informatica, DataStage, AWS Glue) 
• Expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Databricks) and Cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift) 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for working with cutting-edge technologies 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work within a cross-functional team. 

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,000 to $126,000 at the commencement of employment for the Jersey City, NJ and Woodland Hills, CA area.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA, Jersey City, NJ, or Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com.Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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