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01/12/2026

Data Engineering & Operations Lead

Job Description

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!

Data Engineering & Operations Lead

$113,687 - $140,972 / year minimum starting pay

Job Level: Supervisor

Location: Columbia, Missouri (On-site, Full-time)

Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands.  Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. 

What You Will Be Doing:

Responsible for architecture & design, implementation, and maintenance of data warehouse operations. Expertise in Snowflake, AWS and Qlik tools is required to ensure efficient and scalable data storage, processing, and analytics.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred.
  • Proven experience (7+ years) as a Data Engineering Practitioner typically required.
  • Proficiency in Qlik Replicate, Compose, DBTLabs & Astronomer for data integration, replication, and transformation.
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
  • Expertise in Snowflake, including data ingestion, storage, performance optimization, and security.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure, and working with cloud-based data solutions and services.
  • Familiarity with data quality, data governance, and data lifecycle management practices.
  • Solid programming skills in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data manipulation and automation.
  • Knowledge of dbtLabs, Astronomer, Github is preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with the ability to diagnose and resolve data engineering issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:

  • Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
  • Vitality Wellness Program
  • "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • And much more!

If interested, please apply by:

01/21/2026


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Shelter Insurance
Shelter Insurance

The Shelter Insurance® group of companies is a leader in the insurance industry, providing customers with exceptional insurance and financial products and services. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have become one of the most successful and financially-sound, super-regional insurance groups in the country.  We provide a variety of insurance options for our customers including auto, home, life  and business insurance.

 

We exist to be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.

 

At Shelter Insurance® you feel like part of a family. Our leaders know employees personally and support a work/life balance. We’re a financially stable company with the desire to innovate and we enjoy a unique benefits plan you won’t find many places these days. We believe in doing the right thing and having a little fun along the way, supporting the communities where we live and work.

 

Shelter has a purpose driven culture that centers on:

 

This is your opportunity to be a part of an incredible company with people who encourage you and will help you grow personally and professionally.  We champion diversity and strive to provide opportunities.  Our family-oriented culture is one that promotes inclusion and positivity.  Together we have achieved the winner of the Award for Best Places to Work since 2017!

 

Shelter Insurance is proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classifications.

 

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations for any part of the selection process, we're here to help you out. Please email ShelterJobs@ShelterInsurance.com.