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Data Software Engineer – Corporate Technology Data Engineering & Analytics

Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts; New York, New York
Job Category Business Analysis ID R18363
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Overview

A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.

We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.

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“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Data Software Engineer – Corporate Technology Data Engineering & Analytics, where you'll play a pivotal role in leading the design, development, and administration of complex AWS environments and contribute to enterprise-wide data initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with global delivery teams, demonstrate thought leadership in data architecture, and actively mentor junior engineers to build internal capability.

The Team

You’ll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Data Engineering & Analytics. Our team operates on a global scale, driving innovation and excellence across diverse areas of expertise. As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Finance Initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This is an opportunity to collaborate closely with our Corp Technology leadership team as well as our CFO customers.   Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed.

The Impact:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end data engineering solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Administer and manage a broad range of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, and more in a production environment.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
  • Design and orchestrate complex data pipelines using Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions to enable reliable ELT/ETL processes.
  • Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and alerting to ensure data integrity and reliability.
  • Optimize data workflows for performance and cost-efficiency in the cloud.
    Drive the implementation of Operational Data Store (ODS) patterns and integrate with downstream data warehouse and analytics layers.
  • Collaborate with global delivery teams across time zones to deliver high-quality, well-documented solutions on schedule.
  • Develop and evaluate proof-of-concepts (POCs) for AWS-native and third-party tool integrations (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake).
  • Conduct architecture reviews, provide code-level guidance, and establish best practices across cloud, data, and DevOps efforts.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team skill development through peer reviews, technical coaching, and design sessions.
  • Participate in roadmap planning and contribute to long-term data platform strategy and technology selection.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and operational standards across all engineering activities.

The Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience building and managing Cloud solutions preferably in the AWS ecosystem, including infrastructure and data services
  • 2+ years experience with understanding of data warehousing concepts, ODS, dimensional modeling, and scalable architecture design
  • 2+ years experience with Terraform, Apache Airflow, Databricks or Snowflake in a production or large-scale prototype environment
  • 2+ years experience in Python, SQL, and automation scripting
  • 2+ years experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS)

The Ideal Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
  • AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics, or DevOps Engineer).
  • Knowledge of streaming data technologies (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka)
  • Exposure to data lake and data warehouse architectures
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus)
  • Exposure to machine learning pipelines and MLOps tools (e.g., SageMaker, MLflow, Kubeflow)
  • Demonstrated experience working with global delivery teams and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills with a proven ability to work across functional teams
  • Experience with data lake architecture, data governance frameworks, and modern metadata management
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting in cloud environments
  • Experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., AWS Glue Data Catalog, Apache Atlas)
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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Salary Range: $134,400.00-$176,400.00
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By the numbers*

  • 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
  • 90
    %
    of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to bring forth new ideas
  • 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees

*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey

Award-Winning Culture

Award-Winning Culture

MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.

We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.

At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

How We Work

How We Work

MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.

Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)

There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.

Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.

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Paid Time Off

  • In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
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Health & Well-Being

In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.

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Financial Well-Being

In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.

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Taking Care

MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.

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Giving Back

MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.

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Commuter Benefits

MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.

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where we work

Springfield Office

Springfield Office

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Boston Office

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