Kinsale is seeking to build scalable, future-focused data solutions and modernize its cloud journey, requiring a Lead Data Engineer to design and implement technical solutions and recommend strategic direction for data platforms to meet long-term business goals.
Requirements
- Proven expertise designing and leading cloud-native data platforms at scale (AWS preferred).
- Advanced SQL and deep knowledge of relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL) and non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
- Strong proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, SQL, Java, etc.) and automation frameworks.
- Experience leading distributed data systems (Kafka, Spark, or similar) is highly desirable.
- Expertise in data security, privacy, and governance.
- Hands-on experience with Agile practices.
- Strong proficiency in cloud-native database and data access architectures.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of cloud-native database and data access architectures to support both transactional and analytical workloads.
- Recommend the strategic direction for Kinsale’s data access layer, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
- Evaluate and drive adoption of data technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Direct the development, testing, and maintenance of scalable database and ETL architectures.
- Monitor system performance and lead initiatives to improve data reliability, quality, and efficiency.
- Drive the implementation of automated monitoring, alerting, and self-healing systems to ensure platform resiliency.
- Analyze and resolve complex issues related to database platforms, integrations, or performance bottlenecks.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor team members.
- Credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
