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Junior Data Engineer (FTC)

Ardonagh Specialty
City of London
3 days ago
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Job Title: Junior Data Engineer


Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)


Type: Full time - 12 MonthsFixed Term (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)


At Price Forbes Re, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.


Working at Price Forbes Re means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.


Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.


What we can offer:

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.


You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.


Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits):

  • Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
  • Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
  • Group Income Protection.
  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Group annual bonus schem

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our growing Analytics function. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning, and reinsurance analytics. You will work closely with the Data Engineering Lead, Machine Learning team, and a broad range of stakeholders to support the design, build, and maintenance of data pipelines and automation solutions.


This role is well-suited for someone who has already gained some hands‑on experience in data engineering and is now looking to deepen their technical skills while learning the complexities of the reinsurance and analytics domain.


Purpose of the role

  • Support the design and development of data automation solutions, ETL/ELT processes, and pipelines that form the foundation of exposure, loss, and profitability analytics.
  • Assist in the movement, transformation, and quality assurance of data across Azure cloud compute platform.
  • Collaborate with machine learning engineers, catastrophe modellers, actuaries, analysts, and brokers to ensure timely delivery of accurate, automated data solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the building, testing, and maintenance of data pipelines and workflows.
  • Assist in automating exposure management and financial modelling data processes.
  • Work with Azure data technologies and SQL databases to deliver data solutions.
  • Support integration of external datasets and APIs into internal platforms.

Skills and experience

  • Experience with ETL/ELT and automation workflows (Azure Data Factory, Power Automate, LogicApps, or similar).
  • Hands‑on experience with Databricks for data engineering and transformation workflows.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Cloud platform (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python (preferred) and familiarity with SQL databases.
  • Knowledge of visualization tools such as PowerBI is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Our offer

  • Structured mentorship and career development within a growing analytics team.
  • A collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a specialized and impactful industry.
  • Hybrid working model with minimum 3 days in the office.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
  • Applications welcome from candidates with valid UK work permits.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer.

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.


Interview Process

At Price Forbes Re, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company:



  • Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
  • Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Price Forbes Re, and answer any immediate questions.
  • If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1‑hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via Teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
  • Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.


We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.


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