Data Engineer - Aon Corporation

Aon Is Looking for a Data Engineer to join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer within Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC). This is a remote opportunity. 

What the day will look like

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. As a Data Engineer at Aon, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data flow and contribute to the enhancement of our data infrastructure to support a wide variety of business solutions. We are looking at the best of breed integration & data management tools to achieve this .Most of these are cutting edge technologies (StreamSets, Amazon S3, Snowflake, Databricks, Power Automate)

Essential job functions

• Develop, construct, test, and maintain data architectures (databases, large-scale processing systems, etc.).
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Optimize and troubleshoot data processes for improved efficiency.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and availability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas.
• Participate in strategic initiatives related to innovation and process improvements

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role
• A background in software development, preferred.
• Working knowledge with big data file format such as Avro, Parquet, and Optimized Row-Columnar (ORC), etc.
• Strong awareness of Data Security, Data Governance and Data Operations processes, with an ability to deliver on these key non-functional requirements.
• Experience in data integration (ETL/ELT) process design, development and testing
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on data processes and pipelines to answer specific business question, solve issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Proficiency in documentation and presentations for IT and business consumption
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills 
• A passion for working with large, structured and unstructured datasets

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field

Technical:

• Experience in programming (SQL, Python, Scala) for automation and data processing.
• Experience in programming Apache Spark solutions (PySpark, Scala) etc. will be a distinct advantage.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $90,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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