About the Role
This role is for a Data Engineer to join a growing Data team, shaping and enhancing data capabilities. The position involves providing data engineering expertise for various initiatives, including Finance and Actuarial, AI-driven Claims Augmentation, and Azure Data Platform and Databricks deliverables. It offers an opportunity to apply expertise in Azure, Databricks, and data engineering techniques to business projects, requiring in-depth technical knowledge and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure SQL Database.
- Providing technical guidance and support to the development team as a senior member.
- Assisting in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of data transformations, processes, and systems.
- Fostering communications and relationships between team members and stakeholders to ensure expectations are managed and teams are aligned.
- Development of good internal client relationships.
- Bridging gaps between offshore, third-party development teams, internal development teams, and business stakeholders.
- Keeping abreast of developments and trends in data and reporting technology.
- Planning, tracking, and managing the progress of development activities in coordination with project managers and scrum masters.
Requirements
- Experience in developing data solutions, demonstrating understanding of relational databases, common data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data modelling.
- Strong T-SQL skills with experience in querying and manipulating data.
- Familiarity with working within an Agile delivery environment, leveraging tools including Kanban boards, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
- Experience with Azure Databricks and Python.
- Experience with Master Data Services (MDS) is beneficial.
- Insurance or other financial service experience is desirable, preferably within a Lloyd’s Managing Agency.
- Ability to work directly with business stakeholders, understand business problems, and deliver effective solutions.
- Comfortable collaborating and working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working in an Agile delivery environment.
Skills
- Azure Data Factory
- Databricks
- Azure SQL Database
- T-SQL
- Agile delivery environment
- Kanban boards
- Repositories
- CI/CD pipelines
- Python
- Master Data Services (MDS)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Competitive base salary
- Non-contributory pension
- Discretionary bonus
- Health insurance (family)
- Dental cover
About the Company
- Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer.
- One of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
- Fosters a distinctive, positive culture which enables employees to bring their whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
- Operates a flexible, hybrid working model.
- Committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
Equal Opportunity
- Fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
- Encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
- Make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
- Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.
