[Remote] Data Engineer II at The Zebra

Austin, Texas, United States

The Zebra Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance Technology, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3+ years of professional data engineering experience, including proficiency in SQL, Python, DBT, Kafka, and Gitlab. Experience with relational databases, strong attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and comfort with the Unix/Linux command line are also required. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science is necessary, and experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery, and creating data visualizations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

The Data Engineer II will design and build ELT/ETL processes and connectors using Python, DBT, and Flink to integrate data sources into the data warehouse. They will assist in creating dimensions and facts within a starflake schema, develop DBT DAGs to populate tables, and document data models and transformations. Responsibilities also include creating reports and dashboards in Looker, collaborating with other engineers and leadership to build and deploy features, and maintaining a high-quality codebase.

Skills

Python
DBT
Flink
ELT
ETL
Data Warehouse
Starflake Schema
Looker
Data Modeling
Data Transformation
API Integration

The Zebra

Online platform for insurance quote comparison

About The Zebra

The Zebra operates in the insurance comparison market, helping consumers quickly find car and home insurance quotes. Users can enter their personal information and coverage needs on the platform, which then displays quotes from over 100 trusted insurance providers in about 90 seconds. This process allows individuals to compare rates side by side, making it easier to choose the best option without contacting multiple companies. Unlike many competitors, The Zebra offers this service for free, earning revenue through partnerships with insurance providers when users select a quote. The goal of The Zebra is to simplify the insurance shopping experience, providing transparency and saving consumers money.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$246.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition from insurtech startups like Gabi and Policygenius.
Consumer privacy concerns may impact data collection for personalized quotes.
Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending on insurance products.

Differentiation

The Zebra offers a user-friendly platform for quick insurance quote comparisons.
It partners with over 100 trusted insurance providers for comprehensive coverage options.
The Zebra's commission-based model keeps the service free for consumers.

Upsides

The Zebra's recent acquisition of Marble enhances its market position.
AI-driven chatbots streamline customer service and quote comparison processes.
Machine learning algorithms tailor insurance recommendations to customer preferences.

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