Data Engineering Lead

About the role

• Essay the role of an Data architect for platforms, pipelines and analytical solutions. Provide design decisions on developing, integrating and managing data products.
• Align technology choices and design decisions with the wider IT organisation (e.g. Enterprise Architecture, Digital Governance).
• Be a catalyst leader and line manager for your data engineers and architects. Guide them with your tech & data expertise and help them improve their skills.
• Co-lead your squad (existing of internal and external engineers) with the Product Owner and Scrum Master fostering an agile spirit.
• Work hands-on in your squad and collaborate closely with group data services organization to ensure best practices.
• Peer-review and contribute as a digital governance advisor overseeing other solutions and architecture ensuring we keep our technical work top-quality and secure our data assets.

About the team

We are responsible for Swiss Re's Legal & Compliance, Audit, Procurement and parts of the Finance applications. We work in a scaled agile model with shared leadership teams and broad aligned autonomy for our squads. We are located across the globe but share the same values for passion, openness, respect, humbleness and curiosity. And we strive to improve our work for our customers every day.

About you

You are passionate about technology. You are flexible and open-minded, committed with an ability to learn new skills quickly. You enjoy leading people and solving problems in creative ways.

• A university degree in computer science, data science, data engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing technical solutions in data management platforms, analytical solutions and developing data models.
• Deep knowledge in selecting, ingesting and integrating multiple data sources to data platforms/ solutions as well as coordinating the engineering of such solutions.
• A passion for leading people with your interpersonal skills, through listening, inspiring, encouraging as well as giving/receiving feedback
• Broad experience in building secure data pipelines, API management and development.
• Detailed real-world experience with Scrum or similar agile methodologies.
• Outstanding communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Experience with Palantir and Azure platforms is a plus.

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

 

 

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