Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Leading Insurance Firm – London (5 days a week in the office) – Up to £130,000 + Strong Benefits

Azure – Python – CI/CD

Are you a Senior Data Engineer looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Do you thrive in stand-alone positions where you can shape the future of data architecture while collaborating with a wider team? If so, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss.

Our client, a leading London-based insurance firm, is searching for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join their underwriting team. You will play a critical role in the development of their analytics platform, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and robust data models to support business-critical insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimise high-performance data pipelines and data models.
  
  
• Take ownership of the data engineering function within the underwriting analytics team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the table.
  
  
• Work extensively with the Microsoft stack, including Fabric—experience in this is a strong advantage.
  
  
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline data workflows and deployments.
  
  
• Handle large volumes of data efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with underwriters, data scientists, and other key stakeholders to deliver best-in-class data solutions.
  
  Key Requirements:
  
  
• Strong expertise in Azure, with experience in building and managing data solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
  
  
• Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, with a strong track record of building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data models.
  
  
• Deep expertise in working with the Microsoft data stack, with experience in Fabric being highly desirable.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and best practices for automating data engineering workflows.
  
  
• Experience in handling and processing large datasets efficiently in high-performance environments.
  
  
• Background in financial services or insurance is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Ability to work independently in a stand-alone data engineering role while contributing to a broader team effort.
  
  
• A problem-solving mindset with a passion for driving innovation in data architecture and analytics.
  
  
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in data processing, transformation, and automation.
  
  Why Apply?
  
  
• Work in a pivotal role where your contributions will shape the future of the underwriting analytics platform.
  
  
• Join a highly respected insurance firm that values data-driven decision-making.
  
  
• Competitive base salary of up to £130,000 plus a strong benefits package.
  
  
• Work in a collaborative environment where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged.
  
  
• Be part of an organisation that works with cutting-edge data technologies and large-scale datasets.
  
  This role requires five days a week in the London office, offering an opportunity to work closely with a talented team in a highly collaborative setting.
  
  If you are an ambitious Senior Data Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact, apply now to explore this exciting opportunity