Job Description
Legal and General Retail’s Data Operations team are currently hiring three Lead Data Engineers following the merger of internal divisions resulting in them expanding into a new area. These positions are to focus on the retirements side of the Retail division and will build out new data pipelines utilising tools such as Synapse, DBT, Azure Devops and Snowflake.This role will see you responsible for designing, building, and implementing a variety of data solutions using modern ETL techniques and tools and you will be driving projects forward while serving as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team.What you will be doingEnsuring the solutions developed and deployed are fit for purpose and GDPR compliant, meeting the business requirements, adhering to quality standards, and delivering the intended valueEnsuring all developments delivered follow the agreed standards and release management processesTaking responsibility for evolving these standards in an environment of continuous change facilitating team sessions that seek to improve them and keep them current & compliantIdentifying issues and risks with the solutions created and leading their resolution while providing support to colleagues in your team as required, while providing input into team and project planning activities and work within an agile delivery framework as part of a Scrum teamFacilitating the refinement of the tasks in the Product Backlog and guide and support your team as you break deliveries down into technical data engineering componentsConverting user stories in to technical, quality, testing and documentation tasks in the chosen work-flow management toolLiaising with the end customers, Architect & Product Owner to translate business goals into compliant specifications that facilitate the delivery of the technical solution and can be used by any engineerProvide mentorship and support to junior and mid-level data engineers in your team and acting as a role model to colleagues across the Data Ops functionQualificationsWho we're looking for:Proficient in data engineering practices including ELT/ETL, database management systems, data integration, and data qualityExperience and practical knowledge any of the following tools: Snowflake, Azure Synapse/Data Factory, DBT Cloud, Azure DevOpsIndustry recognised badges/certificates on any of the following methodologies: Scrum/Kanban, DevOps/DataOps, Dimensional Data Modelling (Kimball)Expertise in a variety of database technologies and data warehousing paradigmsFamiliarity with cloud platforms, CDC and streaming technologies, and data architecture principlesStrong background in delivering data engineering solutions, adhering to project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)Experience in stakeholder management, complex data solution documentation, and driving continuous improvement within a regulated environment Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemesGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceHealthcare Plan (permanent employees only)At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holidayCompetitive family leaveParticipate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and onlineIn 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional InformationAt L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. Share this article
