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Job Opportunity: Data Engineering Delivery Lead - Insurance Sector

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (Total CTC)
Industry Requirement: Insurance background is mandatory

Are you a seasoned Data Engineering professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale data programmes within the Insurance sector? Our client, a leading name in the industry, is seeking a Data Engineering Delivery Lead to drive strategic data initiatives and lead high-performing technical teams.

Role Overview:

As the Data Engineering Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for delivering complex, enterprise-wide data programmes. Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions that align with business objectives and technical best practices.

Key Responsibilities & Core Competencies:

Lead the successful delivery of major data programmes in the Insurance domain

Mentor and manage technical teams to ensure project goals are met

Design and implement solutions using GCP, with a strong focus on Data Lakehouse Architecture, Master Data Management (MDM), and Dimensional Data Modeling

Work with modern databases and platforms, including Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

Apply Agile and conventional methodologies to manage development and delivery lifecycles

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and engagement

Required Technical Skills:

GCP Data Architecture

Data Lakehouse Architecture

MDM (Conceptual)

Dimensional Data Modeling

Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL

Python and Power BI (desirable)

Knowledge of test automation tools and practices

Strong understanding of Agile and software development best practices

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Extensive experience in delivering data programmes within the Insurance or Reinsurance sector

Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Effective communicator with proven stakeholder engagement experience

Business acumen with a deep understanding of insurance data and systems

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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