Lead Data Engineer

Position Summary

The Data Engineer will be responsible for building, modernizing, and maintaining data pipelines that feed Ryan Specialty’s Enterprise Data Hub. This role focuses on transforming complex, legacy system data into high‑quality, analytics‑ready datasets that Power BI, advanced analytics, and AI use cases across RSUM and the broader enterprise.
This position plays a key role in large‑scale historical data migrations, system decommissioning, and enabling scalable analytics through reliable, well‑governed data pipelines.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines into the Enterprise Data Hub (EDH). • Build custom ETL/ELT processes to migrate historical data from legacy policy administration systems (IMS, C1, etc.). • Implement data quality checks, validations, and monitoring to ensure trusted datasets. • Collaborate with data architecture to align pipelines with canonical data models and governance standards. • Support BI, analytics, and AI use cases by delivering clean, timely, and well‑structured data. • Assist in decommissioning legacy data infrastructure by redirecting pipelines to EDH. • Troubleshoot pipeline failures and performance issues in a production environment. • Document data flows, transformations, and dependencies. • Mentor less experienced data engineers and team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. • Explore and implement new technologies and practices in data engineering to continually improve our data processes and infrastructure. • Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines, implementing both batch and real-time data integration processes. • Develop and optimize Databricks notebooks for big data processing and analytics. • Implement and manage data storage solutions, optimizing for query performance and cost-efficiency. • Integrate and configure Master Data Management tools, focusing on data governance and quality. • Set up and manage Change Data Capture processes for real-time data synchronization. • Implement data cataloging, classification, and lineage, developing data governance policies, and ensuring compliance. • Enhance and support reporting solutions, developing complex dashboards, and integrating with data services. • Drive automation and process optimization and scripting and implement CI/CD pipelines. Work Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; Computer science, Information Technology or Engineering is preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. • 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related field with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree is preferred. • Subject Matter Expert in SQL Server Management, Azure Data Factory Development, Databricks Engineering, Delta Parquet File Management, and SQL Server Integration Services. • Proficiency in Profisee MDM Integration, Change Data Capture implementation, and data quality and governance with Azure Purview. • Proven experience in Tableau and BI Reporting, and strong skills in Automation and Process Licenses & Certifications: • Advanced Data Analytics Certifications (ADAC), SAS Statistical Business Analyst Professional Certification (SBAPC), or Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer a plus. Skills: Technical/Functional Skills: • Big Data Analytics • Leadership • Data Governance • Data Modeling • Data Processing • Data Warehousing • Database Management • Knowledge of ETL processes • Machine Learning • Predictive Analysis • Programming Languages Behavioral Skills: • Critical Thinker • Communication • Relationship Building • Effective Communication • Time Management • Problem Solving • Attention to Detail

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates 

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $129,200.00 - $161,500.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. 

 

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected] 

 

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.