Data Engineer

 

The Role:

 

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the data flows around our local business applications. This role provides the opportunity to take ownership and make your mark on our internal data processes.

 

You will ensure that data processes are documented and developed in-line with the Branch data strategy, identifying technical and data issues in the process. You will be working closely with various departments to ensure data is efficiently processed, stored, and made accessible for analysis and decision-making.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Taking ownership of the integrated data solution, SIA, and focusing on its development and enhancement.
• Reviewing and finalising our new data pipeline to deliver quality, well-structured data across the business.
• Implementing and monitoring data quality metrics to ensure it meets downstream user expectations.
• Ensuring data flow and coding are well structured and documented.
• Conducting peer review of others’ work to ensure high quality release.
• Working with data users across the business to document and resolve data issues.
• Coding, testing (module/component tests), correcting, and documenting solutions using agreed standards and tools.
• Working independently and managing workload delivery to completion.
• Developing controls and reporting to mitigate future data issues.
• Working with group functions to integrate local data flows into cloud platforms as solutions are upgraded / adopted.
• Contributing to project and BAU plans to estimate the time, cost, and resource effort for projects and change requests.
• Adhering to local and group guidelines.
• Supporting other functional activities as required.

About You:

 

Experience:

 

•    Strong experience working with data pipelines.
•    Experience specifying, documenting, and making corrections to complex datasets. 
•    Experience working on end-to-end data provisioning, from initial scoping to ongoing maintenance
•    Knowledge of data warehousing solutions.
•    Experience working in a collaborative style creating a culture of accountability and sharing.
•    Experience in the Financial Sector preferred but not essential.
•    Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure is preferred but not essential.

 

Skills: 

 

•    Proficiency in SQL development.
•    Ability to learn rapidly and adapt to change.
•    Strong analytical skills. 
•    Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Ability to work independently and adapt to new technologies.
•    Ability to collaborate and build relationships with key data stakeholders.

 

Person Specification:

 

Communicating and Influencing

Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated capacity to influence decisions and manage relationships with key stakeholders both in HRUK (Senior Management team) and across the Group. Adapts communication style depending on audience. 

 

Problem solving

Ability to break down complex issues and identify trends, patterns, and interdependencies. Pragmatic approach to assessing risks when developing solutions.

 

Delivery and Accountability

Accountable for individual and team deliveries to support the overall company objectives. Creates an environment where challenge is expected and encouraged and holds individuals accountable for same. Efficient and responsive ensuring deadlines are met.

 

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Creates an environment where new ideas and solutions are encouraged. Continuously strives for process improvement.

 

Developing Capability and Knowledge Sharing

Actively develops and enables the team acting as a role model.

 

Customer Focus

Develops a deep understanding of the complexities of the business in order to implement ideas and technical expertise. Ensures that customer feedback is actioned, and customer satisfaction maintained.

 

Team Player 

Focuses on building and maintaining a positive team culture and developing cross-functional relationships. Embraces diversity of thought, ideas, and skills to engage the team and deliver objectives. 

 

What We Offer:

Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help. 

Benefits:  Structured onboarding, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.

Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!

 

Apply simply and securely by clicking on the "apply now" button.

You can find out more about our working environment, your entry options and development opportunities at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.