Who are we? A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity: BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Databricks Database Engineer to join their Boston based Technology team. This position will spearhead our data engineering initiatives, focusing on designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions using Databricks. The ability to work both independently and within a dynamic team environment is crucial. You will mentor a team of data engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and define best practices to unlock the full potential of our data.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Mentor a team of data engineers in implementing Databricks-based solutions.
- Define and drive the data engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Design and develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks.
- Optimize and tune Spark jobs for performance and efficiency.
- Recommend best practices for Databricks cluster management and data security.
- Build and maintain robust data models to support analytics and reporting needs.
- Integrate Databricks with various data sources (cloud storage, databases, APIs).
- Implement Delta Lake for reliable, scalable, and performant data lakes.
- Work closely with data analysts and stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
- Act as the technical liaison between the data engineering team and other stakeholders.
- Stay updated on the latest Databricks and Azure features to drive continuous improvements.
- Automate repetitive processes and streamline data workflows.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: - Minimum 5 years' industry experience
- Proven experience (3+ years) in data engineering on Databricks, including Spark, and Delta Lake.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, in a Microsoft Azure Environment.
- Hands-on experience with data lakes, data warehouses, and big data technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to interface with teammates at all levels.
- Ability to estimate work and strive to meet agreed timelines.
- Aptitude for working both individually and as part of a team.
- Prior insurance industry experience is a strong plus.
BHSI Offers: - A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $125,000 - $155,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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