Senior Data Engineer

General Description

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER

LONDON

UP TO £80,000

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

THE COMPANY

This InsurTech innovator has spent the last decade transforming the travel insurance industry, leveraging technology to provide the best tailored coverage. Experiencing rapid growth, they’re focused on scaling their data platform to support future AI integration and drive even greater efficiency. As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping their data infrastructure and helping them stay ahead in a fast-moving market.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll take ownership of their platform, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while driving long-term improvements. You’ll mentor team members, refine workflows, and collaborate closely with other teams to turn data into actionable insights. This role is about solving problems, bringing fresh ideas, and implementing them quickly.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

• Technical tasks: Utilising warehousing tools to improve platform, improving data quality, and preparing it for future AI integration.
• Ownership: Acting as the go-to person for data issues, structuring the roadmap, and supporting the team’s growth.
• Innovation: Identifying opportunities to enhance the data platform and implementing solutions that drive business impact.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Senior Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

• 4/5+ years of data engineering experience
• Strong Python and SQL skills—essential for pipeline development and data transformation.
• Experience with Databricks/Snowflake, and PySpark ideally
• A track record of taking ownership—whether it’s revamping a data warehouse, improving a data lake, or delivering visible business impact.
• Apt at working in fast paced environments
• Background in Insurtech or other regulated industries are appreciated, but others considered
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset—personality and attitude matter, not just pure technical skills.
• AWS experience is a plus, but they’re cloud-agnostic.

BENEFITS

The successful Senior Data Engineer will receive the following benefits:

• Up to £80,000 salary + 15% bonus.
• Package of benefits such as pension and medica insurance
• 4 weeks of “work from abroad” per year.
• Hybrid working policy: 1–2 days per week in London office
• A collaborative, fun, and fast-paced environment where your ideas are heard and implemented. xwzovoh

Note: This role does not offer Sponsorship

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.