Sr. BI Platform Engineer

| Chicago, IL, USA | Hybrid
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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide .
An individual contributor role that provides a high level of expertise in the administration, design, development, and integration of strategic, high-priority BI applications across the entire software development lifecycle (Agile). This role may also provide guidance to others to support the building of complex technical capabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines

  • Participates in installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting various BI applications that support data visualization and analysis. Applies technical knowledge on the utilization of these tools and best practices that should be employed.


  • Working as a key Center of Excellence (CoE) team member, delivers results, creating value for the CNA brand, customers, and key internal stakeholders. Works with external (and offshore) resources as required.
  • May lead or sub-lead the design, implementation and automation of data platform capabilities for the optimal needs of various systems and business requirements.
  • Actively adheres to established quality and reliability standards, and ensures team adheres to the same quality and standards working in an Agile development environment.
  • May lead or sub-lead the design or maintenance of automation scripts and tools for the purpose of BI platform administration, deployment, and performance tuning.
  • Work with BI developers, data analysts and business stakeholders to understand and support their BI needs and requirements
  • Researches, identifies and implements process improvements that address complex technology gaps.
  • May lead or sub-lead the research and evaluation of new BI technologies and best practices that enable reporting, analytics, data science, and data management.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Drives the evolution of CNA BI application development processes and standards.
  • Applies machine learning to work as applicable.


May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of relational database concepts, ETL/ELT, star schema, data modeling, etc..
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated curiosity to explore new BI technologies and solutions that can enhance business value and user experience.
  • Expertise in Python scripting with a focus on process automation.
  • Proficient in SQL in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and team members in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Preferred experience in supporting and building solutions in Looker, ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Power BI and Qlikview, a plus.
  • Preferred experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery, a plus.
  • Preferred experience with the insurance industry, its products and services.
  • Familiar with CI/CD Tools and methodologies


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree with Master's preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, related discipline or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically 5+ years of experience in data, analytics or application development.
  • 3+ years of coding proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, SQL).
  • Experience using Agile methods preferred.
  • Applicable certifications preferred (GCP, Data Engineering).


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An Insider's view of CNA

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

Alison Massey

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How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

On the Security Advisory team, collaboration is key to what we do. We sit at a unique intersection of security goals and business objectives. By working across nearly every IT team at CNA, we balance the need for maintaining secure initiatives and keeping projects on track. It’s our job to find the best, secure path to ‘Yes’ for business requests.

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Director, Security Advisory

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I joined CNA as a contractor and became a full-time employee after an eight-year contractor journey. I’m passionate about solving technical challenges and CNA allows me to foster that passion. Every day, I learn about emerging technologies. I’m empowered to develop, grow, and create a career that works for me and my lifestyle.

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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Enterprise Architecture creates foundations for IT expectations across CNA. I’m on a team that builds reusable IT assets, communicates best practices, and decides standards for tooling, and more. I influence CNA outside of my role, too, specifically through CNA’s Employee Resource Groups. I’m empowered to influence both IT and our culture of inclus

Lisa Smith

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What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth can take on many different forms at CNA, and that’s because there are always opportunities to acquire transferrable skills. On my team specifically, we’re encouraged to identify and work toward development opportunities that matter to us. We’re empowered to make a difference while advancing our careers.

Josie Lee

Director, HR Business Partner

What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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