Data Engineering Manager - San Antonio

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.
Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.
We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Data Engineering Managerto take on a leadership role within our organization. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, driving projects involving Snowflake, data warehousing, P&C insurance, SQL, Talend, ETL processes, AWS, orchestration, and big data technologies. This role is to be located in our San Antonio office. Remote may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
Areas of Responsibility include:

• Leadership and Project Management:
• Lead and mentor a high-performing Data Engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Manage end-to-end Data Engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.

P&C Insurance Domain:

• Leverage in-depth knowledge of the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance domain to design and implement data solutions aligned with industry requirements and business goals.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrate expertise in Snowflake data warehouse architecture, configuration, and optimization.
• Design and implement scalable and performant data models within the Snowflake environment.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for data retrieval, transformation, and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to best practices for SQL coding standards.
• Utilize Talend or similar ETL tools for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient data pipelines.
• Optimize ETL workflows for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Leverage AWS services for data storage, processing, and analytics.
• Work with big data technologies to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
• Implement and manage orchestration tools to automate and schedule data workflows.
• Ensure seamless integration of data pipelines and workflows across various systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proven hands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL, Talend, AWS, and big data technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance domain desirable. Healthcare or Financial Services will be considered.
• Experience leading and managing Data Engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in Snowflake, Talend, AWS, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department.
To all recruitment agencies : Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
Colorado outside of Denver metro, Maryland, Nevada, and Rhode Island Pay Ranges:
$111,300 - $132,400 USD
California outside of San Francisco metro area, Connecticut, Denver metro area, Washington State, and New York State (including Westchester County) Pay Ranges:
$122,400 - $145,600 USD
New York City and San Francisco metro areas Pay Ranges:
$133,600 - $159,000 USD
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.
To all recruitment agencies : Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. Argo and its insurance subsidiaries are rated ‛A-' by Standard and Poor's. Argo's insurance subsidiaries are rated ‛A-' by A.M. Best. More information about Argo is available at www.argogroup.com .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Our Benefits
Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
• Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development - Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.