Data Engineer III at Zinnia

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Strong experience with Big Data stack: HDFS, Hive, Spark (Scala or PySpark)
Excellent programming skills in any major language (Python, Java, Scala, etc.)
Expert in SQL with ability to write and optimize complex queries
Hands-on experience with Spark tuning and optimization (both compute and SQL layer)
Experience with Airflow for data workflow orchestration
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer working on large-scale data systems
Proven track record of delivering production-ready data pipelines in big data environments
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable big data pipelines using Spark (Scala or PySpark), Hive, and HDFS
Build and manage data workflows and orchestration using Airflow
Write efficient, production-grade code in any programming language (such as Python, Java, Scala, etc.) to transform and process data
Develop complex SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and reporting, ensuring high performance and optimization
Tune and optimize Spark jobs and SQL queries to improve performance and resource utilization
Work on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage data infrastructure, preferably AWS with EMR
Collaborate with data stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions
Maintain data quality, governance, and monitoring, ensuring pipelines are robust, observable, and recoverable

Skills

Spark

PySpark

Scala

Hive

HDFS

Airflow

Python

Java

SQL

AWS

EMR

Azure

GCP

Zinnia

Insurance technology for life products

About Zinnia

Zinnia focuses on improving the life and annuity insurance market by providing a platform that simplifies the creation, management, and servicing of insurance products. The platform uses technology and data analytics to help insurance companies launch products faster and manage them more effectively. This results in a better buying experience for consumers and increased operational efficiency for insurers and financial advisors. Zinnia's platform is user-friendly, allowing consumers to easily understand and purchase life and annuity products. The company aims to enhance the relationship between customers and insurers, ensuring better protection and improved wellbeing for consumers. Unlike its competitors, Zinnia emphasizes real-time data sharing and actionable insights, which help all parties make informed decisions.

Topeka, KansasHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$1.7MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

401(k) Company Match

Incentive Bonus Opportunity

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Integration challenges with Ebix's assets could disrupt operations if not managed well.

Ebix's bankruptcy proceedings may affect the terms of the asset acquisition.

Rapid expansion and onboarding of 770 new team members could strain resources.

Differentiation

Zinnia offers a comprehensive platform for life and annuity insurance products.

The company leverages advanced technology and data analytics for efficient product management.

Zinnia's recent acquisition of Ebix's assets enhances its CRM and agency management tools.

Upsides

Zinnia secured $300 million in funding from Vista Credit Partners.

The acquisition of Ebix's assets expands Zinnia's market share and service offerings.

Growing demand for personalized insurance solutions benefits Zinnia's tailored product approach.

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