Senior Data Engineer

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of Kin’s data assets. You’ll be responsible for building out a data lakehouse for enterprise reporting, which will involve the design and development of data pipelines, modeling raw data for downstream reporting, and quality assurance of the data warehouse.

A day in the life could include…

Working on a cross-functional project team with members from AppEng, DataEng, BI, and business stakeholders tasked with designing a solution to produce effective reporting, implementing data validation standards, and QA procedures to ensure effective data lifecycle and management practices.  This involves:

• Establishing trust and relationships with stakeholders while defining technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.

• Maintaining a centralized metadata catalog to document data assets, schemas and lineage.

• Design pipelines and data models with a focus on scalability and maintenance.

• Analyze database configurations to optimize the performance of end user models and dashboards.

• Conduct RCAs and build out future-proof debugging strategies.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Experience in data engineering with a focus on warehousing.

• Experience with data pipeline tools and platforms such as dbt, Databricks, FiveTran, Kafka, and AWS.

• Experience with various data ingestion methods including API ingestion, CDC replication, and JSON ingestion.

• Experienced programmer using languages such as SQL, Python, and/or Java. 

• Previous experience with databases such as AWS Redshift, MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server, etc.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, as well as elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance and pet insurance.  

In addition to these benefits, we also are excited to offer the following: 

• Competitive salary and equity  

• 401K with company match of up to 4%  

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees, along with 8 company-observed holidays 

• A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non birthing parents 

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.