Senior Data Engineer

LV=
Bournemouth
4 days ago
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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our Data team.

You will play a critical role in shaping and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms that support advanced analytics, reporting, and data governance.

The role is a fixed-term, 12‑month position based in our Bournemouth office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business’s operational and strategic needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions.
  • Coordinate prioritisation of data requests with the project manager to meet business needs in a controlled manner.
  • Lead the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure data products are compliant.
  • Act as the Data Workstream Lead for change portfolios, providing technical knowledge and design steer to align solutions with our data strategy.
  • Manage and review work of engineers and offshore partners, mentoring and sharing best practices.
  • Ensure documentation of all data processes and reports, and continuously improve data governance and quality processes.
About You
  • Strong working knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes and programming languages (SQL, Python, PySpark).
  • Experience with cloud‑based BI/MI technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Fabric.
  • Proven experience leading work streams within data‑centric or technical projects.
  • Ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality and accuracy, implementing best‑practice data management, governance and quality standards.
  • Exceptional communication skills, translating technical data to non‑technical audiences.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure in fast‑paced environments, prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs.
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships externally and internally.
  • Previous experience in the insurance/financial services sector.
Benefits
  • Flexibility to buy or sell up to five days of holiday.
  • Annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
  • Flexible benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance and dental insurance.
  • Competitive pension scheme – double match up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements).
  • Group Life Assurance of four times basic pay (option to increase to eight times).
  • Group Income Protection if enrolled in the pension scheme and reaching five years of service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Shared parental leave.
  • Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family.
Additional Information

This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal‑opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship.


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