[Remote] Senior Data Engineer at The Zebra

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of professional (or comparable) data engineering experience
Experience with SQL, Python, DBT, Kafka, Gitlab
Experience with relational databases
Deep understanding of event streams and stream processing
A desire to follow exceptional software engineering processes
Comfort with the Unix/Linux command line
Strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Design and build ELT/ETL processes and connectors (using Python, DBT, and Flink), distributing this work across other engineers
Mentor other engineers and review their work for quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices
Assist in the creation of Dimensions & Facts in a starflake schema and create DBT DAG to populate the tables
Create Proof of Concept designs to explore new technology in data processing, analytics, and AI areas
Work closely with other engineers, designers and Engineering Leadership to rapidly build, iterate, test and deploy new features and products and maintain a high-quality robust codebase

Skills

Python

DBT

Flink

ELT

ETL

Starflake Schema

Data Modeling

Apache Flink

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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