Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d)

friendsurance; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A digital insurance platform in Berlin is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement a new data platform. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, proficiency in Python and SQL, and is passionate about building reliable data pipelines. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. Join a diverse and innovative team that is reshaping the insurance industry and making it customer-friendly.

Leistungen

Attractive salary

Vacation policy

Flexible working hours

Urban Sports Membership subsidy

Language learning support

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering and business intelligence.
• 3+ years of professional experience with SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Experience with AWS Data Engineering technologies (S3, etc.).
• Experience in Fintech or Insurtech industry is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement a new data platform using market-leading technologies.
• Help accelerate the migration from legacy data systems to the new platform.
• Build data pipelines and data-powered products.
• Participate in machine learning, data science, and AI initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Data Engineering

Python

SQL

PySpark

Tools

DataBricks

Snowflake

AWS

Kafka

Jobbeschreibung

What are we looking for?

We believe that dealing with insurance should bring a smile to your face. We build the most intuitive platforms, making insurance all about the customer.

For the data team in our 20+ people strong tech department, we are looking for a new Senior Data Engineer (f/d/m), who shares our passion and professionalism. As a diverse group, we know how to work sustainably and agile, both on‑site and remote.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

• Design and implement a new and well-architected data platform, utilizing market-leading technologies and Platforms (DataBricks, Snowflake, etc.)
• Help accelerate our ongoing migration from legacy data systems (MS SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to the new platform
• Ingest and aggregate data from both internal and external data sources to build our datasets
• Help with data-related engineering topics to enable reporting and dashboarding
• Improve the productivity of data analysts and enable a higher degree of self-service
• Build data pipelines and data-powered products
• Work closely with cross-functional tech teams and drive excellence in our engineering, planning, and architecture
• Inspire, guide, and teach professionals in the data team and beyond, about valuable trends and best practices in data engineering
• Participate in machine learning, data science, and AI initiatives together with other professional team members
• Support our amazing culture where we care about our customers and a productive and healthy team atmosphere.

Your profile

You are an accomplished Data Engineer (m/f/d) with a wide and deep experience handling large or complex data sets in Python and PySpark as well as other relevant data engineering technologies in a team environment.

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering and business intelligence
• 3+ Years of professional experience with SQL, Python, and PySpark
• Experience designing and implementing or significantly extending modern data platforms
• Experience working with AWS Data Engineering technologies (S3, and others)
• Experience with MSSQL Stack (MS SQL DB, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) is valued
• Experience with Kafka, DataBricks, Snowflake, dbt, Segment, and Terraform is a big plus
• Know how to apply AI tools practically—for your own productivity and in what you build.
• Highly professional, self-reflective attitude, have great team collaboration skills and have a high level of commitment
• Worked successfully with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds
• Experience on the topics of web and app tracking (e.g. Google Analytics, Matomo) is a plus
• Experience in Fintech or Insurtech industry is a plus
• Experience with data science and machine learning is a plus
• Experience with Analytical approaches or previous Analyst positions is a plus
• Communicate fluently in English

By the way - You don’t need to check all the boxes. We want to meet YOU!

We as a Team

We are a tight-knit group in a founder-owned “grown‑up” startup. We love what we do and what we build and we care about our amazing team. We value each team member and develop their unique talents.

At Friendsurance, we believe that today's social structures disproportionately disadvantage people from marginalized populations - including people of color, people with disabilities, working‑class people, single parents, women, and members of LGBTQIA+ communities. We also believe that these groups need to be actively included in the workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage people with these identities or members of other marginalized communities to apply. We do not require a photo or information about your gender/sex or marital status for our application process.

Our offer

• Attractive salary and vacation policy
• Flexible working hours and mobile‑work
• A big and lovely designed office in Berlin‑Kreuzberg with plenty of rooms for creativity and the typical startup amenities
• A generous yearly personal development budget
• Legendary team events and parties
• Urban Sports Membership subsidy
• Language learning support for German and English
• A unique and international team
• And much more!

Sounds interesting? We are very much looking forward to your application ❤️

AI note: This job description was written by our team, with help from AI for tone and clarity. Final edits are human.

About Us

Since 2010, Friendsurance have been pursuing a clear vision:
“Dealing with insurance should bring a smile to your face.”

With our digital solutions, we bring transparency, simplicity, and speed to the world of insurance – for end customers as well as our partners. Our platform enables users to manage their insurance contracts centrally, easily understand their benefits, and optimize their rates – independently and with a customer‑focused approach.

Our technology excites – even the big players:

Our partners include Deutsche Bank, Allianz, and others. Through our platform, we connect 175 insurers and reach over 50 million customers. This makes us Europe’s leading provider in the field of Digital Bancassurance – the digital distribution of insurance products via banks.

Our secret to success?
A committed and diverse team that is shaping the digital future of the insurance world with passion, innovative spirit, and a clear focus on the customer.