Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.
Why This Role Matters:
The Senior Data Engineer at Group 1001 will play a critical role in advancing our data organization by leading data pipeline development and driving excellence in data warehouse design. This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor team members while delivering solutions that directly impact business outcomes in our insurance and annuity operations. This position requires 4-7 years of experience, working self-directed on complex problems to deliver multi-team impact. You will provide technical leadership and mentor team members in their professional development. This is an opportunity to contribute to Group 1001's mission of delivering outstanding value through data-driven insights and innovative solutions in the insurance and annuity business.
How You'll Contribute:
Lead the design and implementation of complex data pipelines that support critical business operations and analytics initiatives
Architect scalable data solutions that handle growing volumes of insurance data while maintaining performance and reliability
Establish data quality frameworks and validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of data across the organization
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on data engineering best practices, design patterns, and technical problem-solving
Drive technical decisions on data architecture, tooling, and infrastructure to support evolving business needs
What We're Looking For:
Technical Skills:
Advanced in Python, SQL, RDS, Snowflake, ETL/ELT, Coalesce, Airflow/Dagster, Data warehousing, Stream processing, and Data quality frameworks
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience:
4-7 years of experience in data engineering or related field
Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members
Track record of designing and implementing scalable solutions that support business growth
Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements and priorities
Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep experience in the insurance or financial services industry with understanding of regulatory requirements
Proven success with microservices migration and domain-driven design
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures
Proven ability to drive technical decisions and influence architecture direction
Strong mentorship skills with track record of developing junior team members
Competencies and Soft Skills:
Leadership skills with ability to guide and mentor junior and mid-level team members
Strategic thinking with ability to balance technical excellence and business objectives
Strong influence skills with ability to drive technical decisions and gain stakeholder buy-in
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
Resilience and composure when managing competing priorities and high-pressure situations
Benefits Highlights:
Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.
Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.
Skills Required
- Advanced Python
- Advanced SQL
- Amazon RDS
- Snowflake
- ETL/ELT design and implementation
- Coalesce
- Airflow or Dagster
- Data warehousing
- Stream processing
- Data quality frameworks and validation processes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
- 4-7 years of experience in data engineering or related field
- Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members
- Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to design and implement scalable solutions that support business growth
- Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in insurance or financial services and regulatory understanding
- Experience with microservices migration and domain-driven design
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proven ability to drive technical decisions and influence architecture direction
- Strong mentorship skills with track record of developing junior team members
Group 1001 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Group 1001 and has not been reviewed or approved by Group 1001.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many specialized and senior roles, with employer-posted salary ranges providing clarity for candidates. Job postings indicate market-aligned compensation in several corporate, tech, and sales functions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, including paid holidays and multiple leave types alongside hybrid work options for eligible roles. Some positions also offer remote flexibility that supports overall work–life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and are emphasized as a core part of total rewards. Certain postings reference immediate vesting, reinforcing attention to long-term savings.
Group 1001 Insights
What We Do
Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001”) is an insurance holding company in the United States, with current combined assets under management of approximately $57.5 billion as of June 30, 2022, and a mission for setting a new standard in the insurance industry by making insurance more useful and intuitive for everyone. Group 1001 is a long-standing, nimble, and tech-driven financial services enterprise established on deep industry expertise and reliable delivery of long-term value through empowering its customers, employees, and communities. Leveraging upon its record of building successful businesses and strong operating fundamentals, Group 1001 powers the next generation of insurance businesses with useful and intuitive solutions and products accessible to everyone. Group 1001 invests in strategic partnerships as part of our mission to transform communities through sports and education. Group 1001 and our subsidiaries have a strong commitment to service and community transformation. Education and sports initiatives, coupled with impactful partnerships, allow Group 1001 to improve lives through positive change in our communities. Learn more at Group1001.com.
