Senior Data Engineer

Sure Exec Search
London
5 months ago
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Location: London (Hybrid)

Sector: Insurance (preferable)

(Our client does not provide sponsorship)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering data solutions across a dynamic and growing insurance environment. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and IT teams to build robust, scalable solutions that support reporting, analytics, and operational excellence. This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft SQL, ETL practices, and Azure cloud technologies, combined with experience working in fast-paced, agile settings within insurance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and deliver high-quality data solutions that align with evolving business needs.
  • Manage and implement new requests, changes, and incident resolutions.
  • Address and resolve complex data problems, ensuring data integrity and availability.
  • Assess the impact of changes on existing data models to mitigate risks and avoid conflicts.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, developers, architects, and system owners to ensure effective delivery.
  • Partner with the MI team to guarantee accurate representation of data in reports and dashboards.
  • Develop and maintain deep knowledge of core systems and data structures.
  • Work closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.
Key Requirements
  • 10+ years’ hands-on experience with SQL and ETL.
  • Strong expertise in MS-SQL Server, T-SQL, ADF, Azure Databricks, Python, and Data Lake.
  • Background in insurance data, MI, or reporting.
  • Bonus skills: Data Warehouse, PowerShell, DevOps, Advanced Excel, Power Query, CI/CD.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a methodical and efficient approach.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
  • Team-oriented but confident in challenging assumptions and driving best practice.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an insurance environment, with a good understanding of insurance operations, credit control, and finance.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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