Principal Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).
• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

In Short

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data-centric solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data pipelines.
• Manage data governance across multiple systems.
• Architect and deliver enterprise data solutions.
• Ensure data security and compliance.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout development projects.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and data technologies.
• Cross-train peers and mentor team members.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data systems design and architecture.
• Proven experience with large-scale data systems and cloud-based tools.
• Effective communication with executives and teams.
• Expertise in Databricks for analytics and machine learning.
• Fluency with modern cloud data stacks and SaaS solutions.
• Expertise in data governance and management.
• Experience with data integration tools and Kafka.
• Expertise in dbt for transformations and data modeling.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization.
• Experience in the insurance domain is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• 401K with company match of up to 4%.
• Flexible PTO and company-observed holidays.
• Paid parental leave program with salary continuation.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.