Associate Data Engineer (REMOTE)

June 4, 2026

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For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we <a href="https://www.hanover.com/why-hanover/about-our-company/our-mission-vision-and-values" target="_self">CARE</a> through our values, <a href="https://www.hanover.com/about-hanover/our-corporate-commitment/sustainability-priority-hanover" target="_self">Sustainability</a> initiatives and <a href="https://www.hanover.com/about-hanover/our-corporate-commitment/inclusion-diversity-and-equity" target="_self">inclusive corporate culture</a>. Our Enterprise Data and Analytics group is currently seeking an Associate Data Engineer to join our growing team in our Worcester, MA office or remote work arrangement. This is a full-time, exempt position. POSITION OVERVIEW:  This role will primarily become proficient with all internal & external data produced and consumed by Hanover’s Core Commercial and Specialty businesses. This role will drive complex projects independently as well as under the mentorship of experienced engineers. The Associate Data Engineer will collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams on data and reporting requests. The assignments will become broader in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. This role will be accountable for successful outcomes related to designing, developing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining data integrations, pipelines and solutions. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Complete data integration and build scalable ETL pipelines</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Learn data engineering best practices for data storage, integration, transformation, and access within cloud and on-premises platforms</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Gain a strong understanding of Medallion Architecture and Data Lake best practices</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure data security and compliance within industry standards</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and maintain documentation for data integration and ETL solutions</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Build solutions within Azure Data Services (Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage)</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Create solutions using pySpark/SparkSQL, and Delta Tables</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Work within agile development methodologies</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Occasional Power BI report creation for data delivery</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Utilize best practices for CI/CD</li> </ul> WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or other related fields</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">0-2 years professional experience in data engineering, data architecture, and/or data analytics</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Beginner proficiency in SQL and Python</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Critical thinking and attention to detail</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. US Citizen or green card holder)</li> </ul> PREFERRED: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Some experience working with Azure, AWS, GCP, or other cloud</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">CI/CD experience with ADO or Github</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Azure Synapse Analytics and/or Microsoft Fabric experience</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">PowerBI experience</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Insurance industry experience</li> </ul><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; white-space: normal;">CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; white-space: normal;"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; white-space: normal;">BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include: <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">401K with a company match</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Tuition reimbursement</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">PTO</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Company paid holidays</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible work arrangements</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)</li> <li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Click here for the full <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank">list of Benefits</a></li> </ul> EEO statement: The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:<a rel="noopener" href="mailto:HRServices@hanover.com" target="_blank">HRServices@hanover.com</a> and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested. Privacy Policy: To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/privacy-policy.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Applicants who are California residents: To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/_ASSETS/pdf/CCPA-Notice-to-Personnel.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. Compensation: The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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