The data science engineer is responsible for developing automated tools and data products to enhance AI capabilities and designing efficient, business-friendly analytics solutions. They focus on creating scalable, self-service systems to support the AI team's expansion. Additionally, they leverage their extensive knowledge in data analytics and technology to educate and improve the skills of others. Responsibilities include: Provide data subject matter expertise Responsible for understanding the systems & data environment. Research, explore, and tinker with new data design ideas and related technologies. Collaborate with internal/external data experts. Research & leverage technical documentation to gain a holistic understanding of the data domain. Support Analytics projects Work with data scientists to transform business requests into value-add data products and capabilities. Work closely with business teams and data scientists to collaboratively assess, understand, improve, and deliver rich data content for analysis. Assist in the development the conceptual/logical data models or semantic layers with appropriate business contexts. Automate, re-build, and re-imagine data processes to increase efficiencies in business processes. Tactical support of project activities: data access, understanding, engineering, visualization, and decision making. Elevate data and analytics skills in the business Help businesspeople better understand the use of data and automation, drawing on a thorough understanding of and experience with technologies for intelligent automation, data modeling, data management, etc. Identify and guide natural data champions in the business to enhance the profitable use of data. Learn salient business concepts from data champions and enable them to creatively use data technologies. Qualifications: University degree in quantitative based field (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering). Advanced experience with databases. Advanced Experience in Python, SQL, Spark, C#, etc. Advanced Experience in automating data pipelines and working with data transformation tools. Advanced experience working with internal business contacts to develop analytical reports. Advanced experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and Data as a Service (DaaS). Experience providing data analysis to support management decisions. General knowledge of data analytics theory & application. Experience with analytics tools and visualization tools a plus. Financial services experience desired When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. 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To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Boston, Massachusetts Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $104,860.00 USD - $194,740.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify I Pay Transparency Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We're Manulife. 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