Title: Data Developer

Start: ASAP

Duration: 1 Year of contract

Location: Brighton, MA
Key responsibilities will include the following:

· New Requests/Builds

o Collaborate with Actuary Model Development to support any data needs for models

o Collaborate with Actuary Valuation to support model analytics and approval workflow

o Define backlog items and requirements for IT Data team and other supporting IT areas

o Participate in testing and verification of technical solutions

· General Support

o Become a subject matter expert in Actuarial Modeling Platform Data Management capabilities

o Is primary administrator of Actuarial Modeling Platform and appropriately manages required administrative tasks if needed

o Responsible for the regular maintenance, updates, fixes and upgrades. This could include testing after upgrade or facilitating UAT

o Ensures platform is running at optimal performance and levels

o Maintain application run books to ensure appropriate documentation exists

o Provide training to new and existing users on current and future functionality

· Production Process

o Manage and facilitate all incidents from Priority 1 to Priority 4, which includes, but not limited to, providing support to users of applications, responding to user-based questions, tickets and assists with troubleshooting issues within platform.

o Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects or requests

o Provides on-call assistance as requested, for after-hours issues and support needs

o Resolve incidents if able to, otherwise escalate as needed (provide tier-2 incident response)

EDUCATION

· An undergraduate degree in an IT related field or similar combination or education and experience.

SKILLS

· General development skills with proven experience across 2 programming languages

· General understanding of Life and Annuity insurance (Nice to have)

· Able to understand the business requirements in detail and work independently

· Bonus point for working experience with technology vendors & Actuaries

· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills and documentation skills

· Proven Data management skills with understanding of Data flows across different platforms

· Able to manage work across a development team

· Work cross-functionally within IT, with an emphasis working with a data team

· Self-disciplined, able to work independently, but also able to take direction when necessary

· Self-motivated to identity and resolve issues and in advancing personal knowledge

· Hands on experience with GITLAB

EXPERIENCE

· 3-5 years’ experience in Data Integration and Data Management

· Experience working in cloud environments (Azure)

· General understanding of SAS programming

· Must have

o Experience in the following technologies –Azure HD, Azure Data Factory and PowerBI

o Experience in Data Integration and Data Management

o Experience understanding business requirements and translate it to technical code

Able to lead small projects without significant help

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $64.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Brighton, MA 02135: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person