Data Engineer

Role Description

LV=GI are transforming our data landscape through the delivery of the Data Strategy. Underpinning this is the Azure Data Platform, which the BI team are responsible for designing, building and maintaining, and Data Engineers are key to ensuring its success.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our family of talented people in the BI Development & support team as a BI Data Engineer.

As a BI Data Engineer, you will work in a multi-functional environment and be responsible for the ongoing delivery of the data platform by utilising existing technical design patterns and integrating new data (internal and external).

Each new delivery holds its own challenges, and so the job holder will demonstrate a range of technical and analytical skills, but the ability to problem-solve is fundamental to ensure successful delivery towards our strategic goals.

Your Focus

• Work with business stakeholders and source system SMEs to create the data transformation logic required to populate the data models within the Data Platform
• Utilise existing technologies - in particular Databricks and Azure Data Factory - and design patterns to safeguard the architectural standards of our Data Platform.
• Ensure SLAs are adhered to by producing efficient, stable and accurate data processing routines.
• Build excellent relationships with stakeholders, communicate progress, and set expectations at each step of the delivery process.
• Lead, plan and execute complex unit and integration tests including documented evidence of test plans and results.
• Ensure all Data Governance artefacts are maintained as part of the delivery process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on technology trends within the analytics industry.
  
  

About You

• To be successful for the role you will have a proven aptitude in mainstream software development working alongside internal and external resources and knowledge of Data modelling and Data Warehousing techniques.
• You have previously worked in a Financial Services environment ideally with insurance knowledge desirable but full training will be provided.
• You will have knowledge of Microsoft Azure data tooling (Data Factory, Data Lake), Databricks and associated tools and knowledge of Master data Management techniques and data governance
• You will have SQL skills and experience with at least one relational database platform
• You will have experience of alternative development methodologies such as waterfall, V and agile.
• You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex or technical information in a simple way and when required the ability to Influence and negotiation
• You will be able manage relationships with stakeholders driving process improvements.
  
  

Qualification

• Degree educated in a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Azure Certification would be ideal.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider LV=GI Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• 26 days' holiday
• A competitive pension for which LV= will pay twice the amount you pay, up to 14%
• An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• A flexible benefits package (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value dental insurance)
• ElectriX EV salary sacrifice scheme
• A generous 25% discount off our general insurance products including home, pet and travel as well as up to 50% discount on your car insurance.
  
  

Our Ways of Working?

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.??

We are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.??

Diversity & Inclusion?

At LV=GI we value diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations; EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.?

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.?

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.?

Offer an Interview Scheme - As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. ?To apply under the Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know when you apply by?contacting our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.?

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