Data and Application Engineer

Apollo; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days of annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Data and Application Engineer in London. In this role, you will design and develop data pipelines, engage with stakeholders, and ensure data quality and governance. Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory and Databricks is required, along with excellent problem-solving skills. This position includes a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and extensive benefits, promoting a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering and solution design.
• Strong technical expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Unity Catalogue, and SQL Server.
• Hands-on coding and development skills, with a focus on quality and testing.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to shape effective data solutions.
• Design and implement data models and ETL pipelines.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve existing data sets and processes.

Skills

Data engineering expertise

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

SQL Server

ETL pipeline development

Data modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Coding and development skills

Coding

Stakeholder engagement

Quality governance

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Job description

Overview

Data and Application Engineer role at Apollo.

Your Role

As a Data and Application Engineer, you will be working closely with colleagues across the business to deliver the data, applications, and services they need. This hands-on role will see you design and develop data pipelines, model and transform data for ease of use, and automate key business processes. You will also play a vital role in supporting data quality, timeliness, and governance, ensuring Apollo’s data strategy continues to evolve and thrive.

What you will do

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape effective data solutions.
• Design and implement data models and ETL pipelines aligned with our data platform principles.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications and automation tools that support business operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Unity Catalogue, and SQL Server.
• Apply best practice to data quality, lineage, and governance, ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
• Contribute to agile delivery processes, code control, and quality assurance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve existing data sets and processes, identifying opportunities to enhance coverage and performance.
• Support colleagues through testing, training, and knowledge transfer, enabling them to fully utilise data solutions.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in data engineering and solution design.
• Strong technical expertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Unity Catalogue, and SQL Server.
• Practical knowledge of data modelling and ETL pipeline development.
• Ability to profile and analyse raw data, operational systems, and business processes.
• Hands-on coding and development skills, with a focus on quality, testing, and standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex solutions clearly.
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

What you will get in return

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Supporting your application

Apollo are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience for everyone. Our process includes both virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person interviews. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience more comfortable or accessible, please let us know.

You can share any adjustments or support you may need in advance or on the day with Clear Talents

Thank you!