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lead data engineer

Humana

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Become a part of our caring community 
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The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for leading the modernization, optimization, and stabilization of the Wisconsin Medicaid Market's data platform ecosystem across two independent health plan technology stacks. This role owns the market's Data Warehouse and ODS, drives ETL/data movement strategy (including SSIS modernization), and improves the reliability, observability, and security posture of data pipelines supporting critical Medicaid operations. 
The Lead Data Engineer partners closely with the Market BI team as their IT counterpart to improve data access and flow, including establishing and managing Databricks pipeline patterns and platform enablement as the BI environment evolves.
The Lead Data Engineer owns and evolves the Wisconsin Medicaid Market's data stores and data movement ecosystem, including the Data Warehouse and ODS, and the ETL processes that connect vendor and internal systems. This role is accountable for modernizing and optimizing the market's data platform to improve reliability, reduce technical debt, strengthen observability/fault tolerance, and increase engineering efficiency in a complex dual-stack environment.
The Lead Data Engineer is also the Market BI team's primary IT partner for data platform enablement &mdash; improving data access patterns, strengthening pipeline governance, and helping establish a maintainable approach to Databricks pipelines and workflows as the market matures its analytics capabilities.
This is a Lead-level individual contributor role where work requires higher autonomy and complexity and includes directing the work of a small number of contract resources while remaining hands-on in delivery.
Team Culture &amp; Expectations
On the Wisconsin Medicaid Market IT team, how you show up is as important as what you accomplish. We value a positive attitude, curiosity, ownership, and a desire to learn and make a meaningful difference. This role requires collaboration, high accountability, and comfort operating in ambiguity while continuously improving data reliability, security, and outcomes for associates, members, providers, and other stakeholders.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Use your skills to make an impact 

</h1>Skills &amp; Capabilities
The ideal candidate blends deep data engineering fundamentals with the ability to lead through influence &mdash; setting direction, improving reliability, and guiding others' work (including contract resources) while staying hands-on.
Required Skills<ul><li>
SQL, ETL/ELT &amp; Data Platform Depth - Proven production experience with SQL Server data engineering, including warehousing patterns, operational support, performance tuning, and ETL/ELT design. Strong experience with SSIS/SSRS and Azure Data Factory (or similar orchestration) in real operating environments.</li><li>
Integration &amp; Interoperability Tooling (WI Market Reality) - Experience working across integration engines and healthcare data movement patterns, including tools such as Rhapsody / CorePoint</li><li>
Modernization, Optimization &amp; Stabilization Mindset - Demonstrated ability to modernize and optimize fragile pipelines and legacy patterns, reduce technical debt, and improve reliability, observability, and fault tolerance.</li><li>
Databricks / UDAP Growth Path (directional, not gatekeeping) - Experience with Databricks and/or enterprise data platforms (e.g., UDAP), or strong aptitude and desire to grow into these platforms as part of market modernization and enterprise alignment.</li><li>
Execution Leadership - Highly organized, self-directed, and able to drive work to outcomes in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment including planning, sequencing, and communicating progress/risk. Experience creating detailed technical documentation to gain buy-in and drive decisions. Team operates in SAFe Agile practices.</li><li>
Vendor / Contract Resource Direction - Ability to direct and review contract resource work (clarify requirements, establish standards, review deliverables, ensure maintainability).</li></ul>
Preferred Skills<ul><li>
Own the market's data stores (Data Warehouse + ODS) and ensure stability, security, and performance</li><li>
AI Integration</li><li>
Lead modernization and optimization of the ETL ecosystem, including SSIS modernization and improved reliability/observability</li><li>
Drive reduction of legacy report patterns and support transition aligned to enterprise SSRS footprint reduction efforts</li><li>
Partner with Market BI as their IT counterpart to improve data access and establish/manage Databricks pipeline patterns</li><li>
Define and enforce data engineering standards aligned with enterprise direction.</li><li>
Reduce technical debt and streamline workflows to lower operational burden on engineers and increase delivery capacity</li></ul>
Additional Information
Work-At-Home Requirements<ul><li>
WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.</li><li>
A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.</li><li>
Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.</li><li>
A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information</li></ul>
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. 

$142,300 - $195,700 per year 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, &ldquo;Humana&rdquo;) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About us 
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About Inclusa: Inclusa manages the provision of a person-centered and community-focused approach to long-term care services and support to Family Care members across the state of Wisconsin. As a values-based organization devoted to building vibrant and inclusive communities, Inclusa deploys a unique approach to managed care with a trademarked model of support named Commonunity&reg; which focuses on the belief in everyone, and from that belief, the common good for all is achieved. In 2022, Inclusa was acquired by Humana. This partnership will allow us to create a model of care that provides industry-leading support for members across the health care continuum.
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health &ndash; delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.</div>

Lead Data Engineer – Modernization & Reliability

Vaiticka Solution

<div>
 
 
 Position: Senior Data Engineer
 
 
 
 
 Location: Chicago-IL (Hybrid)
 
 
 
 
 Employment: Contract
 
 
 
 
 In Person Interview
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job description:
 
 
 
 Seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in SQL, Azure and Databricks to design, optimize, and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting analytics and enterprise data platforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities &ndash;
 
 
 
 Cloud &amp; Data Platform: Develop and manage data solutions in Azure SQL Database.
 
 
 Work with Databricks (Apache Spark) to support data transformations, analytics, and large-scale data processing.
 
 
 Integrate Azure SQL with Databricks using Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and PySpark/SQL where applicable.
 
 
 Support cloud-based data architectures and hybrid data environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Modelling &amp; Warehousing: Design and maintain relational and dimensional data models.
 
 
 Implement Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) and other data warehousing patterns.
 
 
 Support ETL/ELT processes and collaborate with data engineering teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaboration &amp; Leadership: Partner with application developers, data engineers, BI teams, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
 
 
 Provide guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
 
 
 Participate in code reviews and enforce database development standards.
 
 
 Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mandatory skills
 
 
 
 10+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
 
 
 Strong expertise in SQL Server and Azure SQL.
 
 
 Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark.
 
 
 Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modelling, and SCD.
 
 
 Experience working in Azure cloud environments.
 
 
 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 
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Data Engineer

DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc

<div>POSITION GOAL
The PMO Civil Project Engineer III will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water&rsquo;s (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics &amp; models; performs analysis &amp; engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications &amp; estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables.
<div>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL 
<ul><li>Possess foundational engineering concepts.</li><li>Acquire advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience.</li><li>Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.</li><li>Perform work assignments of advanced complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes.</li><li>Provide instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems.</li><li>Work as part of a team and coordinates work with others.</li><li>Establish project work priorities and plans work appropriately.</li><li>Receive minimal supervision and is expected to work independently.</li><li>Possess proficient oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Interact with both internal project team members as well as direct communication with clients or other stakeholders.
</li><li>Adhere to project deadlines and keeps the task manager or client informed of any issues impacting scheduled deadlines.</li><li>Has the primary responsibility for review of project work by other staff.</li></ul> 
</div><div>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES &ndash; SPECIFIC 
<ul><li>Oversee development of detailed construction plans for roadway, utility, electrical, and transportation projects using Bentley and/or AutoDesk software.
</li><li>Coordinate design changes and revisions based on internal and external feedback.</li><li>Communicate regularly with internal design staff and project lead to coordinate the progress of various assignments and adhere to project deadlines. Acts as discipline or project lead. May communicate progress to client.</li><li>Independently manage time and schedule to achieve multiple project milestones.</li><li>Organize and maintain project files. Lead documentation of correspondence and meeting minutes.
</li><li>Evaluate and apply applicable current engineering standards, and federal and/or local requirements to assigned projects.</li><li>Lead the coordination and documentation of quality control reviews throughout the lifecycle of a project.
</li><li>Manage tasks and/or projects of moderate to advanced complexity.</li><li>Act as main point of contact with client or with project lead (on projects led by other disciplines).</li><li>Manage permit development, compliance, and reporting. Obtain, update, and maintain MS4 permit and the plans associated with them (Notice of Intent, Annual Report, Stormwater Management Plan, etc.), in addition to standard operating procedures.</li><li>Maintain inventory of all City department tasks required as part of MS4 permit compliance year-round; ensure on-time delivery of yearly submissions.</li><li>Conduct research, site assessment, and investigation of CSO outfalls; development of summary maps for client presentations.</li><li>Make recommendations and provide commentary on environmental policy standards, regulations, and best practices in compliance with the Clean Water Act; serve as a liaison with state environmental agencies, City of Chicago departments, and the EPA.</li><li>Determine the source of the pollutants and implement the process by which to eliminate/prevent. Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
</div>COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Knowledge of mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.</li><li>Knowledge of pollutant tracing and prevention practices for illicit discharge and construction site runoff</li><li>Can work effectively as a team player.</li><li>Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders.</li><li>Show insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.</li><li>Consider both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions.</li><li>Demonstrate a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.</li><li>Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action.
</li><li>Understand water sampling and monitoring methods utilized by City entities for Total Maximum Daily Load monitoring and data collection to assess water quality 
</li></ul>POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
Job Classification: Exempt (Salaried)
Report to: Project Engineer &ndash; Team Lead or Department Head
Experience: Typically 15+ years required.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Advanced experience with pollutant tracing and prevention practices for illicit discharge and construction site runoff; Spatial and design skills to visualize projects in 2D and 3D. Advanced engineering skills to compliment position goal. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam, and CADD software, specifically the Bentley Suite of products including Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Moderate to advanced experience with project scheduling. Previous experience with water infrastructure projects is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the work of less experienced staff; leads tasks and/or projects of moderate to advanced complexity.
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk, or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.
Working Environment: This job may require long periods of standing or walking in the field and include exposure to all types of outside weather conditions, varying noise levels, and hazards associated with construction. Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment is required while performing work in the field. The employee may also be exposed to a general office environment, requiring long pWeriods of sitting at a computer in ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise level. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, the work will need to be performed in the field or office, typically during normal business hours. Travel is required; must possess a valid license.
Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops.
Salary Range: $143,000 - $157,000 per year
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.</div>

PMO Civil Project Engineer lll

KellyMitchell Group

<div>
 
 
 Job Summary
 
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 Our Financial Services client is seeking a&nbsp;Senior Data Analyst to join their team!
 
 
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 Core Responsibilities&nbsp;
 
 
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 Act as key data lead to leverage versatile technical capabilities to drive the development, evolution, and implementation of data products, which enable self-service by data consumers
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 Re-engineer data processes and migrate the processes from on-premises to Amazon Web Services
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 Explore industry trends, tools, and techniques in Open Source/Big Data/Digital domain Business Intelligence
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 Execute and monitor data processes that deliver critical data to partners and regulators
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 Develop prototypes and implement new business intelligence tools, solutions, and techniques
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 Assist in development of standards and policies for business intelligence frameworks Data Management
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 Evaluate data management, data quality and data access processes for gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities; provide recommendations for improvement
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 Implement solutions and processes for management and governance across data quality metrics, metadata, lineage, data access rights, and business definitions
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 Develop data mapping to enable data end users to more easily transition to using new systems
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 Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)&nbsp;
 
 
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 Python/PySpark: Experience using Databricks or Jupyter Notebooks
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 SQL: Experienced in data manipulation and data retrieval
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 AWS: Experience with S3 for data consumption
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 Snowflake: Hands-on experience with cloud data warehousing
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 Linux/Unix: Comfort with the basics of shell scripting to navigate and automate
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 Dashboarding: Experience with any visual reporting tool (Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, etc.)
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 Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)&nbsp;
 
 
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 Proactive Learner:&nbsp;can pick up new tools/processes on the fly
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 Ability to take a problem and run with it without constant hand-holding
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 Key Competencies &amp; Behaviors&nbsp;
 
 
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 Proactive ownership
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 Continuous learning mindset
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 Collaborative communication
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 Work Environment&nbsp;
 
 
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 Location: Chicago, IL
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 Compensation &amp; Benefits&nbsp;
 
 
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 Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between
 
 $32.00&nbsp;
 
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 $45.00
 
 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.&nbsp;
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 Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance Plans&nbsp;
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 Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)&nbsp;
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 401K offered&nbsp;
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 This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.
 
 
 
 About KellyMitchell&nbsp;
 
 
 
 At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We&rsquo;re movers and shakers! We don&rsquo;t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing &amp; project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.&nbsp;
 
 
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 Marketing Disclosure&nbsp;
 
 
 
 By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
 
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Senior Data Analyst

Beyond Finance

<div><div>At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.

While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.</div> 
About the Role

As Production Support Engineer, you will be part of a multi-tiered support team whose primary responsibilities include minimizing downtime and optimizing production uptime. You will be the bridge between code and customer. This is an in-person role in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do

The Production Support Engineer will
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary incident commander for high-severity outages, orchestrating the technical response and maintaining clear lines of communication with stakeholders.</li>
<li>Lead blameless post-mortem sessions to dissect failures. Be responsible for translating technical items into documented systemic improvements.</li>
<li>Perform in-depth troubleshooting and analysis to resolve bugs, identify workflow enhancements and other functional errors.</li>
<li>Own and evolve the observability strategy. Move us from reactive alerts to predictive insights.</li>
<li>Dive into Ruby code, review GitHub PRs, manage feature flags, and run production jobs to keep things moving.</li>
<li>Lead problem management. Identify systemic trends and partner with Product teams to prioritize permanent fixes over temporary band-aids.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to support tools, workflows, and documentation.</li>
<li>Drive critical escalations in technically challenging situations in collaboration with engineering, product, and other IT teams.</li>
</ul>
What We Look For
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in a high-stakes Production/SRE role, with deep expertise in AWS (ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch) and SQL.</li>
<li>Expert-level experience with Observability/APM tools</li>
<li>A strong development background. You are comfortable reading and debugging Ruby or JavaScript and navigating GitHub workflows.</li>
<li>Proven experience in incident command. You know how to manage a bridge, silence the noise and drive a team toward a resolution under heavy pressure.</li>
<li>Highly organized with a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.</li>
<li> A &quot;Bias for Action.&quot; You can navigate ambiguity, manage your own project timelines, and stay calm while the &quot;house is on fire.&quot;.</li>
<li>You can translate a complex system failure into a clear, business-value narrative for non-technical executives.</li>
</ul><div>
Why Join Us?

While you make a difference for others, we'll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
<ul>
<li>Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs</li>
<li>Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave</li>
<li>401(k) matching program</li>
<li>Merit advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Career development &amp; training</li>
</ul>
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.</div></div>

Production Support Engineer

BMO Financial Group

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Application Deadline:
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>05/28/2026
Address:
320 S Canal Street
Job Family Group:
Technology
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional for a Senior Cloud, AI &amp; Data Security Engineer role who wants to design and implement security solutions for systems and services across AWS, Azure, and AI/ML platforms . We need someone who can establish the highest standards that meet and exceed security governance solutions and practices, provide assurance to management and auditors, and ensure sustained protection by embedding controls in operational and DevOps (CI/CD) practices with a focus on automation.
We are looking for someone who has a high level of technical security expertise and who takes seriously the responsibility of monitoring, detecting, protecting, and maintaining the security of data, AI/ML systems, cloud platforms, and networks .
You are a leader with a strong technical background. You have demonstrated strength in:
<ul><li>Developing and implementing secure cloud and AI/ML architectures using a risk-based cybersecurity and data privacy strategy
</li><li>Defining security patterns, roadmaps, and operating models that leverage collaboration
</li><li>Facilitating industry-standard information security governance
</li><li>Advising senior leadership on cybersecurity, AI risk , and privacy risks, threats, and investment strategies
</li><li>Documenting appropriate policies and procedures to manage information security risks, including those unique to AI/ML systems and sensitive data assets
</li></ul>As a qualified candidate, you will be part of the team driving BMO's Cloud, AI, and Data Security implementation. As a member of this team, you should possess the ability to inspire yourself and all of our team. Based on your previous experiences, you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high-performing team, thus elevating our efforts to new heights.
<div></div>Your Responsibilities
Cloud Security
<ul><li>Assess, design, implement, automate, and document security solutions, controls, and processes for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
</li><li>Develop and maintain security patterns for cloud platforms and services; assess all cloud patterns to ensure adherence to best security practices and controls
</li><li>Design and implement security baseline controls for Cloud Services for integration into the CI/CD process
</li><li>Build and deliver policies as code , automating security controls and best practices
</li><li>Review and approve code and changes with security implications (e.g., IAM Roles and Policies, Security Groups, etc.)
</li><li>Be the cloud security subject matter expert for the Cloud Engineering group and its partners in any IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS implementations
</li></ul>AI &amp; Machine Learning Security
<ul><li>Define and implement a security framework for AI/ML systems , covering the full model lifecycle from data ingestion and training to deployment and monitoring
</li><li>Assess and mitigate AI-specific threats including adversarial attacks, model inversion, data poisoning, prompt injection, and model theft
</li><li>Evaluate and secure AI/ML platforms and tools (e.g., Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs) against organizational risk standards
</li><li>Collaborate with data science and AI engineering teams to integrate security controls into MLOps pipelines , ensuring model integrity, access controls, and auditability
</li><li>Monitor emerging AI threat landscapes and regulatory developments (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and translate these into actionable organizational controls
</li></ul>Data Security
<ul><li>Implement and manage data security posture management (DSPM) tools to continuously monitor sensitive data exposure across cloud environments
</li><li>Establish controls for structured and unstructured data stores , including databases, data lakes, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, AWS S3, Azure Data Lake), and file sharing platforms
</li><li>Drive the adoption of data-centric security practices within application development and analytics teams
</li></ul>General Security Leadership
<ul><li>Provide subject matter expertise on architecture, authentication, and systems security based on a clear understanding of the engineering stack, services, and data flow
</li><li>Lead focused and continuous cybersecurity risk assessments of new and existing technologies - including AI/ML systems and data platforms - to identify risks and appropriate controls that balance security and operability
</li><li>Provide effective and pragmatic cybersecurity guidance upfront in major technology projects to enable the business to innovate securely
</li><li>Assist in the investigation and remediation of security incidents and issues, including those involving AI model compromise or data breaches
</li><li>Work closely with Information Security, product, and software development teams to assess cybersecurity risk and recommend solutions in cloud, AI, and data environments
</li></ul><div></div>Your Mindset
<ul><li>You are a self-starter , driven, and can handle multiple projects and priorities
</li><li>You are passionate about driving the DevSecOps and MLSecOps mindset and culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you get the opportunity to work with the latest tools and technologies
</li><li>You understand the intersection of security, AI, and data , and actively seek to build bridges between these disciplines
</li><li>You are actively looking to improve the solutions you implement, understand the efficacy of collaboration, and are keen to work in a team of CI/CD, infrastructure, AI, and data specialists
</li><li>You are energized by the rapidly evolving AI threat landscape and bring intellectual curiosity and practical judgment to navigating ambiguity
</li><li>As a member of this team, you will inject new knowledge and skills into an already high-performing team, elevating our collective efforts to new heights
</li></ul><div></div>Required Core Skills
Foundational
<ul><li>A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology , or a related field
</li><li>7-10 years of experience developing and implementing security architectures and/or engineering, with demonstrated breadth across cloud, data, and/or AI security domains
</li><li>Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK , or any Cloud Security Specialty certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate)
</li><li>Emerging/preferred: Certifications or demonstrated knowledge in AI security (e.g., CDAI, CompTIA AI+, or equivalent vendor-specific AI security training) or data security (e.g., CDPSE, CIPP)
</li></ul>Cloud Security
<ul><li>Demonstrated knowledge of cloud architecture, cloud operations, cloud-based identity and access management, security automation, and orchestration
</li><li>Extensive experience with cloud-native security solutions and tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel)
</li><li>Knowledge of technical security control environments and compliance frameworks including CSA CCM, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and NIST CSF
</li></ul>AI &amp; ML Security
<ul><li>Working knowledge of AI/ML development frameworks and platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker, Azure ML) and associated security risks
</li><li>Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs , MITRE ATLAS , and NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
</li><li>Understanding of MLOps pipeline security , including securing model registries, feature stores, training environments, and inference endpoints
</li><li>Knowledge of Generative AI security risks , including prompt injection, jailbreaking, data leakage via LLMs, and supply chain risks in AI model dependencies
</li></ul>Data Security
<ul><li>Experience implementing data loss prevention (DLP) , data classification , and data access governance solutions in enterprise environments
</li><li>Knowledge of DSPM tools and practices
</li><li>Understanding of data encryption at rest and in transit , tokenization, and key management for large-scale data environments
</li><li>Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., PIPEDA, GDPR, CCPA) and their technical implementation requirements
</li><li>Experience securing cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, or equivalent
</li></ul>Technical Skills
<ul><li>Firm grasp of networking protocols and operations ; comfortable with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark, Burp Suite, nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit
</li><li>Knowledge of theoretical and applied cryptography , key management, and cryptographic algorithms (RSA, AES, TLS, PKI, etc.)
</li><li>Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts including SSO, SAML, federated identity, RBAC, and OAuth/OIDC
</li><li>Strong scripting and programming skills with experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, Node.js , and API/webhook development
</li><li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning tools (e.g., Checkov, tfsec, Prisma Cloud)
</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Leadership
<ul><li>Demonstrable internal and external relationship-building skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts across a diverse corporate culture
</li><li>Ability to lead in-depth workshops across a broad range of topics including cloud compliance, AI risk, and data governance
</li><li>Strong ability to influence decision-making at senior leadership levels
</li></ul><div></div>Other Skills
<ul><li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
</li><li>A critical thinker with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
</li><li>Self-motivated with a positive attitude and an ability to work independently and within a team
</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including business, legal, compliance, and technology leaders
</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor less experienced team members
</li></ul><div></div>Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the cloud, AI, and data security strategy of one of Canada's largest financial institutions at a time when these domains are converging and rapidly evolving. You will work at the forefront of emerging threats, influence enterprise-wide security standards, and collaborate with world-class teams across technology, risk, and innovation.
Salary :
$122,400.00 - $228,000.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group&rsquo;s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one &ndash; for yourself and our customers. We&rsquo;ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we&rsquo;ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.</div>

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Applied Systems

<div>Job Description:

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here 
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That&rsquo;s why at Applied, we&rsquo;re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers &ndash; all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we&rsquo;re not just redefining what&rsquo;s achievable, we&rsquo;re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible. 
Position Overview<div> 
We're seeking an Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer to build and enhance data solutions and AI initiatives for the business of insurance.</div><div>
In this role, you will work closely with the Principal Data Architect, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to build, model, and maintain data solutions as we optimize data architecture and accessibility of large-scale datasets for our global teams.</div><div></div><div> 
What You&rsquo;ll Do</div><ul><li>
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leaders to design and deliver AI-powered user experiences in our dashboard products</li><li>
Build and integrate conversational AI solutions (e.g., Vertex AI, Generative AI APIs) into Applied&rsquo;s products</li><li>
Use AI tools responsibly (e.g., code assistance, test generation, analysis, and documentation) to accelerate velocity and improve quality while validation outputs and ownership of contributions to the customer experience</li><li>
Work with Google Cloud APIs, Vertex AI, and related services to enable intelligent workflows</li><li>
Prototype and implement AI-driven insights and recommendations directly in dashboards for client use</li><li>
Collaborate with UX and product teams to design seamless user experiences powered by AI</li><li>
Support development of generative AI prototypes, prompt design, and fine-tuned models</li><li>
Stay current on advancements in Google Cloud, conversational AI, and applied AI engineering</li><li>
Assist senior engineers and scientists on larger initiatives to scale AI capabilities across the platform</li></ul><div> 
We&rsquo;re Excited to Learn More About You</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Hybrid: Ability to work from an Applied Systems office on an ad hoc basis, with remote work days for deep work.</li></ul><ul><li> 
Must have:</li></ul><ul><li>
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.</li><li>
Exposure to data science concepts (predictive modeling, ML/AI basics, or coursework/projects).</li><li>
Interest in applied AI, conversational AI, and building user-facing insights.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud preferred) or willingness to learn quickly.</li><li>
Understanding of APIs and how applications connect to each other.</li><li>
Problem-solving skills with curiosity and eagerness to experiment and explore new technologies.</li></ul><ul><li> 
Nice to have (but not required):</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with Google Cloud tools such as Vertex AI, Dialogflow, or BigQuery.</li><li>
Familiarity with dashboards/visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).</li><li>
Version control knowledge (Git).</li></ul><ul><li> 
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field)</li><li><ul><li>
We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply.</li></ul></li></ul><div></div> 
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect: 
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren&rsquo;t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day. 
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them. 
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage</li><li>
Holiday and Vacation Time</li><li>
Health &amp; Wellness Days</li><li>
A Bonus Day for Your Birthday</li></ul> 
 
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/ 
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $80,000 - $120,000. To determine a new team member&rsquo;s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone&rsquo;s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission. 
Your Security Matters: 
 Our candidates&rsquo; personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. 
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don&rsquo;t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 
#LI-Hybrid</div><div></div>

Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer

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