Associate Data Engineer Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:
The Business Intelligence Developer supports the day-to-day operations, quality, and delivery of enterprise data and analytics solutions. This role focuses on operational ownership, stakeholder support, and building foundational skills across the BI and data engineering stack while contributing to a cloud-based analytics platform. The position operates under guidance from senior team members with the expectation of growing into technical development responsibilities over time.
Core Responsibilities:
• Own and manage various support channels (Support Tickets, shared email inbox, MS Teams threads), triaging and routing incoming requests
• Maintain recurring operational responsibilities (i.e. report subscriptions, data quality checks, and environment health monitoring)
• Automate and/or streamline routine tasks including system maintenance, alerting, and cross-team requests
• Independently perform QA testing on development work prior to release
• Independently generate release notes and communicate with stakeholders regarding release timelines
• Contribute to documentation including data dictionaries and process documentation
• Fulfill ad hoc data requests and support lightweight analysis
• Monitor solution utilization and evaluate trends over time
• Assist in scoping and grooming incoming requests, leveraging AI tooling for research and requirements documentation
• Contribute to development across the team's core technical domains:
• ETL/ELT and Integration solutions
• Cloud data warehouse platform
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Data Quality and Data Governance solutions
• Semantic datasets and reporting
• DevOps CI/CD solutions
Required Experience and Skills:
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in data engineering or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Foundational knowledge of data engineering concepts and database systems
• Functional proficiency in SQL
• Functional familiarity with Python
• Technical familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Functional familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Functional familiarity with Cloud Data Platforms (Databricks/Big Query/Snowflake)
• Familiarity with traditional programming paradigms (OOP/Functional)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator - comfortable working with both technical teammates and business stakeholders
Role Characteristics:
• Owns defined operational responsibilities independently while building technical depth
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn across a broad technology stack
• Works under supervision of senior team members with increasing autonomy over time
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We've built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
• 2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces
• 2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.