Published: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:50:43 GMT
Position: Associate Data Platform Engineer at Kin
Location: Remote (must be able to work full-time in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI)
Company Overview:
Kin is a leading digital insurer on a mission to revolutionize the home insurance industry. With a focus on data-driven solutions, customizable coverage, and exceptional customer service, we aim to provide our members with the best possible insurance experience. We are dedicated to supporting our members through any challenges they may face, especially in the face of increasing climate risk.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Associate Data Platform Engineer to join our team at Kin. The Data Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that enables our engineering, AI, data science, analytics, and application engineering teams to use and understand data. The successful candidate will have a strong problem-solving ability and be comfortable working in an agile development environment, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop and execute infrastructure solutions to accommodate growing data volumes and user demands
– Use Terraform to create, update, and maintain AWS infrastructure as code
– Manage infrastructure for Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance
– Work with Fivetran to focus on secure configuration and access management
– Oversee Databricks workspaces and clusters, managing resource allocation and access controls
– Identify and resolve infrastructure-related bottlenecks
– Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems
Qualifications:
– Strong communication and collaboration skills
– Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and data scientists to understand requirements and provide solutions
– Willingness to learn and use new technologies
– Experience working in a product definition, requirements, and design phases
– Familiarity with Python and SQL
– Knowledge of AWS and its core components (S3, EC2, IAM, and VPCs) desired
– Willingness to learn Databricks, data lake architectures, Apache Kafka, and distributed system principles
– Familiarity with DataDog is a plus
Benefits:
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
– Flexible PTO policy
– Remote work options
– Generous equity package
– 401K with company match
– Parental leave
– Continuing education and professional development opportunities
– Exciting opportunity to join a high-growth Insurtech company and make an impact
Application Requirements:
Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.
STATE LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS OUR HIRING REQUIREMENTS SHIFT.
About Kin:
Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges, which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply link
