Data Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

As a Data Engineer at Companjon, you'll play a key role in shaping our data infrastructure. You'll work on designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, integrating new data sources, and ensuring the quality and reliability of data that drives decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on opportunity to innovate, automate, and optimize—while collaborating with a talented team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.   

Why you should join Companjon 
At Companjon our aim is to lead the embedded insurance market in Europe and beyond. 
 
We are on a mission to change the way people think about insurance. We strive to inspire to break new ground and find progressive solutions that really improve people's lives. We put people at the center of our attention. We create solutions that are based on collaboration and the exchange of brilliant minds. 
 
Learn more about who Companjon is and how we are shaping the future of insurance by watching our introduction video here: 
Introducing Companjon  
 
Did you know that Companjon was named a global INSURTECH100 company? See our special video here: 
Companjon INSURTECH100

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain data pipelines to support data ingestion from multiple internal and external sources.
• Lead the integration of new data sources, ensuring data is processed accurately and efficiently.
• Automate and maintain scheduled reporting workflows to ensure stakeholders have access to timely and accurate insights.
• Take ownership of the design and implementation of a data quality framework to enhance the reliability and trustworthiness of data assets.
• Analyse and improve existing data workflows to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other data engineers and analysts, and continuously learn best practices in modern data engineering and analytics.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Approximately 2 years of hands-on experience in a data engineering role
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python and data modelling
• Prior Databricks experience and spark knowledge a great plus
• Experience with data pipeline tools such as Airflow or Azure Data Factory
• Some familiarity with data quality frameworks or testing practices is a plus
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also acceptable)

COMPETENCES / SOFTSKILLS

• Ability to work with multiple deadlines;
• Highly motivated and constantly aiming to improve  
• Fluency in English, other European languages a plus;
• Start-up mindset- comfortable working in a highly dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Innovative remote working policy – We are proud to have introduced “Companjon onsite days”. You have the option to work remotely, apart from one week per month (with the option to add additional days when needed) in which we come all together in our Dublin office to strengthen relationships, reconnect… and have fun!
• Highly competitive salary – Our compensation package is very competitive in the market, with high growth potential.
• Unique career development - You will have the opportunity to accelerate your learning and career development by joining a fast-growing start-up.
• Possibility to have a strong impact and independence – We value your ideas and opinions. We believe that you can have a strong impact and you will work on meaningful tasks. You will have the opportunity to work on your own initiatives and take risks. Failures are part of the journey.
• Ownership of your future – We are growing fast, and you will have the opportunity to shape your own role and future in the company.
• Direct access to top management – You will work in direct contact with the top management. Giving you the opportunity to learn from highly experienced senior employees.
• Amazing diverse team – You will have the chance to work with brilliant people from different backgrounds, and cultures.
• Modern office with state-of-the-art tools – our office is located in the center of Dublin and is fully equipped to support our day-to-day activities.
• Ongoing training and education – We offer unique internal/external training opportunities and development programs. Constant training available so employees remain the best-skilled in the market!
• Entertaining and fun events – We organise team building workshops and social events, and an annual offsite trip.