Head of Data Engineering

Summary

Join INSHUR as their new Head of Data Engineering and lead the charge in architecting and executing a visionary data strategy. You will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing data engineering team, crafting a robust and scalable data infrastructure, and championing data governance and quality standards. This role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and advanced data pipeline engineering, along with a proven track record of leading data engineering teams and building data ecosystems that power machine learning. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote work with in-office collaboration in NYC, and a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $250,000. INSHUR provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Visionary Tech Leadership: A proven track record in leading data engineering teams—building high-performing cultures, mentoring talent, and delivering complex data platforms at scale
• Domain Expertise in Insurance & Insurtech : A solid understanding of the unique data architecture, compliance needs, and transformation opportunities within insurance—ideally within a tech-forward, fast-paced insurtech environment
• Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture: Deep expertise in designing and deploying robust data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI, and Looker
• Advanced Data Pipeline Engineering: Deep, hands-on experience designing and implementing large-scale batch and streaming pipelines from diverse data sources, alongside sophisticated, analytics-optimised data models (e.g., dimensional, data vault)
• Track Record of Building Elite Engineering Teams: Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and scale high-calibre data engineering teams while fostering a collaborative, innovation-driven culture that consistently delivers business impact
• Strategic Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex architectural decisions and technical concepts into clear, business-aligned narratives for senior stakeholders
• Team Builder & Culture Shaper: A history of hiring, growing, and scaling globally distributed teams, fostering innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning
• Modern Data Stack Expertise: Skilled in cloud-native data warehousing, ETL/ELT development, orchestration frameworks, data governance, and CI/CD for data platforms
• AI/ML Infrastructure Insight: Experience designing data ecosystems that power machine learning—enabling efficient experimentation, model training, deployment, and monitoring
• Strategic Systems Thinking & Executive Communication: Proven ability to distil complex technical architecturesand engineering strategies into clear, outcome-focused narratives—aligning senior stakeholders, influencing direction, and fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Setting the vision for data at INSHUR: Craft and drive the execution of a bold, forward-thinking data engineering strategy that underpins our mission and fuels our AI-driven future
• Inspiring and empowering a world-class team: Grow and guide a high-performing, globally distributed data engineering team—instilling a culture of innovation, curiosity, and excellence in all things data
• Building the backbone of our data ecosystem: Architect and scale resilient, secure, and flexible data infrastructure—laying the groundwork for powerful analytics and cutting-edge AI capabilities
• Elevating trust and integrity in our dat a: Champion rigorous data governance and quality standards, ensuring every decision at INSHUR is built on reliable, secure, and compliant data
• Accelerating AI and machine learning innovation: Shape the data platforms and pipelines that enable rapid experimentation, development, and deployment of transformative AI/ML solutions
• Bridging data with the business: Collaborate across teams—from Product to Engineering to Insights—translating strategic needs into scalable data solutions that drive real business impact
• Designing intelligent data flows: Architect and optimize high-volume ingestion pipelines and sophisticated data transformations that fuel real-time intelligence and actionable insights
• Leading with curiosity and foresight: Keep INSHUR at the forefront by scouting emerging technologies, testing their potential, and integrating innovations that future-proof our data capabilities
• Safeguarding our most valuable asset: Uphold the highest standards in data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance—protecting both our customers and our business
• Driving innovation with Google Cloud: Collaborate with Google Cloud to unlock the full potential of GCP, co-creating advanced, scalable solutions that propel our data strategy and business success

Preferred Qualifications

• Embedded Insight Teams: Experience developing insight teams distributed across the business and globe, bringing data expertise closer to decision-makers and driving smarter, faster outcomes
• Empowering Self-Serve Analytics: Created intuitive, self-service data tools and dashboards that unlock insights for all teams, reducing bottlenecks and increasing agility
• Translating Data into Action: Skilled in making complex data easy to understand and actionable, turning numbers into clear, compelling stories that influence strategy

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday (+5 days after 5 years), 5 sick days and 8 federal holidays
• Medical, dental and vision health insurance plans
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• 13 weeks fully paid parental leave for all new parents, regardless of your gender
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle
• $650 annual training allowance & learning opportunities
• $50 monthly wellbeing
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits