Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

Why work at Howden?

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

About DUAL

Founded in 1998, DUAL has built a reputation as a specialist underwriting group and the market of choice for insurance intermediaries around the world. That’s how we have become one of the world’s largest international underwriting agencies with US$3.5 of GWP.

DUAL is part of Howden Group Holdings, an international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. The Group was founded in 1994 and now has divisions in broking and underwriting, operates in 55 territories and employs over 18,000 people handling US$38bn of premium on behalf of clients.

People: 1700 Countries: 21 

Role Overview

DUAL Group is seeking an experienced Data Engineer who will proactively work with key business stakeholders, regional data teams, and IT to develop our data platforms, including the Group Data Lakehouse. The individual will have extensive experience in Data Lakehousing practices, using SQL, DataBricks, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance the Group Data Lakehouse and other data platforms. Collaborate with key business stakeholders, regional data teams, and IT to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. Set and enforce data management standards, ensuring best practices across the organization. Conduct solution reviews and designs, providing assurance on development approaches. Manage multiple project deliveries simultaneously with outstanding attention to detail. Provide guidance and support to regional DUAL data teams as part of a central center of excellence.

Key Skills and Attributes

Extensive experience in Data Lakehousing practices, particularly using SQL, DataBricks, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). Strong data management background with hands-on experience. Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic working environment. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards. Experience working within an MGA (Managing General Agent) or (re)insurance carrier is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide technical guidance and support. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Conclusion

As a Data Engineer at DUAL, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our data platforms, ensuring best practices, and supporting regional teams. Your role will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, managing multiple projects, and contributing to the overall data strategy of the organisation.

Who we’re looking for

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.

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