Data Engineer

Insurwave
London
1 month ago
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At Insurwave, we are looking for remarkable people who thrive on making an exceptional contribution. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to play a key role in our Data and AI team. If making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, then this could be the perfect opportunity and the start of something incredible!


What will you be doing?

As a Data Engineer, you will directly report to a Senior Data Engineer and will work in the team responsible for designing and building large scale, real time and scalable batch data pipelines using the latest tools and technologies. You will work alongside other teams to assist in building the data ingestion processes, data storage and expanding BI capabilities of the Platform to improve data visualisation and produce actionable insights. You will participate in all the processes and contribute to making technology and design decisions as well as taking ownership of the data pipelines. You will follow the company-wide rules of engagement and standards and will actively work with team-members to share-knowledge and grow as a team.


Responsibilities

  • Design, build and maintain data storage solutions and data pipelines
  • Develop and maintain the data ingestion pipelines (ETL)
  • Develop and maintain Machine Learning powered BI solutions allowing data analytics and visualisation
  • Develop and maintain API endpoints
  • Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to provide solutions supporting product needs


What skills and experience will I need to bring with me?


You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills for the role, although more importantly if you don’t quite have all the skills, you have a passion and willingness for learning. Here’s what the teams will be looking for:


  • Experience and working knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Work experience with Python
  • Knowledge of data schema patterns and modelling techniques
  • Experience in handling complex data structure from multiple sources and building scalable data pipelines
  • Experience working with real-time data streams, data bricks, real-time databases
  • Working knowledge of data platform engineering concepts
  • Ability to create powerful stories and visualisations with data
  • Experience in working with cloud base solutions (preferably Azure)
  • Use of best practices in continuous integration and delivery
  • Willing to learn new technologies
  • Ability to work with teams in a constructive, collaborative manner


To be a successful Insurwaver, your attitude is as important. Insurwavers, like to Think Big, building with ambition, they put Client’s experience first and are incredible Team Players, who have each other's back. These are our Values which drive our Culture, personified by our Leadership Team and is key to what we are looking for in you.


Interview steps


  1. Preliminary phone call with the Talent Team(no video required)
  2. First video interview with our People Experience Manager
  3. Technical code test
  4. Final interview with the hiring panel,

Don’t be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, such as technical code tests, it’s all part of the plan for some of our roles.


What is Insurwave?

Insurwave is a disruptive Insurtech company leveraging the power of AI to consolidate and visualise data, helping clients to understand risk and make smarter risk transfer and insurance decisions. Our platform offers an integrated insurance management experience, from ai-driven data ingestion through to collecting and consolidating risk data providing insight on business exposure changes in real-time.


What’s in it for me?

You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a Values led culture, doing the exciting work that you thrive on, making a real difference and having the impact you know you can have. As well as incredible job satisfaction, you’ll also get:


  • Lots of Holidays: 25 days annual leave | 8 Bank Holidays
  • More than a competitive salary: Private Health Care - Critical Illness Insurance - Life Insurance - 5% pension plan matching - cycle to work scheme - weekly online Yoga sessions
  • Great work-life balance - Flexible working options
  • A commitment to learning & development opportunities to support you in realising your potential

Altogether this makes Insurwave a fabulous place to work with incredible, friendly and supportive people!

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