Senior Data Engineer

Zurich Insurance

Barcelona

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Travel abroad up to 25 days yearly

€300+ home office setup allowance

Internal and external trainings (EN/DE

Spanish class

Health insurance

Life and accident insurance

Retirement plan

2000 referral bonus

Exclusive employee discounts

Stock options and mortgage benefits

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Group, through its Technology Delivery Center in Barcelona, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deploy end-to-end data and AI solutions in the cloud. You will own scalable data pipelines, implement high-performance ETL/ELT in AWS or Azure, and industrialise ML/AI with robust MLOps practices.

You will collaborate with actuaries, data scientists, product owners, and business SMEs to deliver practical AI-driven solutions that enhance underwriting, pricing, and claims

Qualifications

Python: 5–10 years building production-grade data and backend solutions.
Cloud Engineering: 5 years on AWS or Azure, data-intensive environments.
Databricks: 5–10 years experience with this Cloud data/AI platform.
CI/CD & DevOps: 5 years designing multi-cloud pipelines and automated deployments.
Microservices: 5 years designing/operating distributed services and APIs.
Agentic AI / LLMs: 2 years integrating AI/LLMs into real applications.
Backend Engineering: 2 years building/operating APIs and end-to-end backend services.
Nice to have: Insurance/financial services exposure.

Responsibilities

Design and build end-to-end Data and AI solutions in the cloud.
Own data processing at scale in AWS or Azure with Spark/Databricks.
Industrialise ML/AI with MLOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Develop and operate cloud-native microservices and APIs.
Define MLOps strategies for model lifecycle management.
Bridge business and tech by translating requirements into architectures.
Build AI-powered products with LLMs, including RAG workflows.

Skills

Python

Databricks

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

LLMs

Spark

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Agentic AI

Tools

Databricks (tool)

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Job description

We Are Waiting for You Hi there!

I am Laura, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working atZurich Technology Delivery Center : The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at Zurich !

First of all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I'll try to make it easier.

Who Are We?

Let me introduce us. You're reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting‑edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.

What Can You Expect?

You will be joining our Retail Technology AI & Data team, the engine behind Zurich's Retail Claims, Pricing and Underwriting (UW) solutions. This is where data, AI and cloud engineering directly shape how we protect our customers every day.

Turn complex business questions from Claims, Pricing and UW into robust data and AI products.
Work with high‑impact use cases: from smarter pricing models and straight‑through underwriting to faster, fairer claims decisions.
See your work in action: what you build goes into production, supports real decisions, and improves our customers' experience in a measurable way.
Collaborate closely with actuaries, data scientists, product owners and business SMEs -- you won't be "just coding in a corner", you'll be co‑creating solutions that change how we do insurance.

And you might be thinking: This sounds great, but what will my day‑to‑day look like at TDC?

As a Senior Data Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

Design and build end‑to‑end Data and AI solutions: Architect scalable, secure and observable data pipelines and services, from ingestion to production, following modern SDLC best practices.
Own data processing at scale in the cloud: Implement high‑performance ETL/ELT in AWS or Azure, leveraging Spark / Databricks (batch and real‑time) with a strong focus on data quality, lineage and reliability.
Industrialise ML & AI with solid MLOps and CI/CD: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) for data platforms and ML products, enabling automated testing, deployment and monitoring across environments.
Develop and operate cloud‑native microservices: Design and implement microservices and APIs that expose data and AI capabilities, deployed in secure, resilient cloud environments.
Define MLOps industrialisation strategies: Shape how we productionise models: versioning, feature stores, monitoring, drift detection, and model lifecycle management, in close collaboration with Data Science and Architecture teams.
Bridge business and technology: Translate Claims, Pricing and UW requirements into robust technical architectures, influencing design decisions and ensuring our solutions are both feasible and valuable.
Build AI‑powered products with LLMs: Design and implement AI products based on LLMs, including prompt engineering, fine‑tuning, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) and agentic workflows that augment how our business teams work.

What Makes You a great Fit?

While we're not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you'll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!

Core technologies: Advanced Python, Databricks, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes or similar, Git or similar, LLMs, Spark, Azure DevOps or Jenkins
Python: 5–10 years building production‑grade data and backend solutions.
Cloud Engineering: 5 years on AWS or Azure, preferably in data‑intensive environments.
Databricks: 5–10 years experienced in working with this Cloud based data and AI platform
CI/CD & DevOps: 5 years designing multi‑cloud pipelines and automated deployments (infrastructure, data and ML).
Microservices: 5 years designing, implementing and operating distributed services and APIs.
Agentic AI / LLMs: 2 years integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, AI agents or MCP‑based services into real applications.
Backend Engineering: 2 years building and operating APIs and end‑to‑end backend services.
Nice to have: Previous experience in insurance, financial services or other highly regulated industries. Exposure to Claims, Pricing or Underwriting domains and their data.

And... What Makes Us Special?

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus , we offer:

To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
Life and accident insurance.
Collective Life retirement Plan
2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.
Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
Functional diversity benefits
Stock options and mortgage benefits.

Where Are We Located?

Barcelona, Poblenou.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Zurich Technology Delivery Center -- Your Talent, Our Strength

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that's what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.