Data Engineering Director

National Interstate Insurance Company

Data Engineering Director leading enterprise data strategy, governance, pipelines, and analytics architecture. National Interstate provides innovative commercial transportation insurance solutions across the United States.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRichfield • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing data engineering operations, leading strategic planning for data initiatives, and implementing data governance frameworks. Proficient in architecting scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and translating business needs into actionable data solutions.

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Data Engineering LeadershipETL Process ImplementationData Governance FrameworksEnterprise Data EcosystemsData Quality Management

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringETL/ELT PipelinesSQLData ArchitectureData ModelingMachine Learning ConceptsData Quality ScoringProgramming LanguagesCloud PlatformsData Catalog Tools

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeIDMCOperational Data StoresHadoopSpark

Industry Keywords

P&C Insurance Data StrategyHIPAA ComplianceData Stewardship ProgramsAudit LoggingRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLHadoopMySQLOraclePostgresSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Data Engineering team operations, workflow efficiency, and productivity
Lead strategic planning and execution for data engineering initiatives
Oversee the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and architectures
Provide leadership on ETL process implementation and data quality
Translate business needs into technical requirements with analysts, project managers, and stakeholders
Oversee adoption and integration of technology best practices
Mentor team members and foster continuous improvement
Establish data governance practices, operational data stores, and advanced analytics capabilities
Translate strategic business goals into actionable data roadmaps
Champion reusable data products and trusted data assets
Design and architect enterprise data ecosystems and data assets such as ODS
Architect scalable batch, real-time, and event-driven ETL/ELT pipelines
Lead data catalog, data quality, audit logging, and data stewardship programs
Define and enforce data architecture policies and regulatory compliance controls
Manage staff performance, coaching, talent selection, development, and performance management
Plan and ensure team budget and performance targets are met
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 18 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
Minimum 8 years of leadership experience
Experience with data warehousing solutions and ETL processes
Experience with P&C insurance data strategy across Underwriting, Claims, Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience
Experience designing and implementing enterprise data ecosystems
Experience establishing data governance frameworks and data catalog tools
Experience with Snowflake and IDMC
Experience with operational data stores (ODS)
Experience architecting scalable batch, real-time, and event-driven ETL/ELT pipelines
Knowledge of data lineage, data quality scoring, control documentation, audit logging, and compliance requirements
Knowledge of HIPAA and state insurance regulations
Experience leading data stewardship programs
Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks
Expert understanding of machine learning concepts and software engineering implications
Proficiency in SQL and relational database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
Knowledge of data modeling, data architecture, and data governance
Typically manages two or more reports
Familiarity with Hadoop or Spark is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness plans
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with up to two remote days per week