Sr. Data Engineer

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Sr. Data Engineer in our Central Pricing & Analytics team.

We are revolutionizing how Sompo underwrites and prices risk, developing pricing and underwriting risk assessment tools on a digital platform powered by HX renew. We are looking for an experienced and collaborative data engineer to significantly contribute to the development and execution of the Global Pricing Team's data strategy. The role involves creating and maintaining a well-organized data layer that provides the organization with access to clean and structured data sets. Additionally, the data engineer will be responsible for developing automated solutions and incorporating analytics into production applications. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in data engineering within an analytics-driven environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives that support data-driven innovation in pricing.

Location: The Central Pricing & Analytics Team is a global team and this role can be based out of any Sompo office location. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, build, and maintain a robust, curated data layer that supports the development of exploratory data sets and structured data flows for pricing and analytics teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to capture, process, and integrate data from the HX Renew platform into production applications, ensuring it meets quality and governance standards.
• Develop and implement automated data engineering solutions to support advanced analytics, reporting, and pricing insights.
• Partner with central data team, actuarial pricing and IT stakeholders to ensure that the curated data layer and data engineering practices align with business objectives and analytic requirements.
• Establish and enforce data engineering best practices, including data quality, governance, and security protocols.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance the curated data layer, supporting the seamless integration of analytical solutions through both cloud and on-premise technologies.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on operationalizing data for analytics, building curated data layers, and integrating solutions into production.
• Proven experience working in pricing, insurance, or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in SQL, Python, and data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Databricks).
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data integration tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and quality management best practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster a collaborative, innovative work environment.

Salary Range:

$140,000 – $190,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our commitment to you:

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.