Data Engineer

Markerstudy Ltd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support project delivery and create scalable data solutions. The role requires expertise in SQL, Databricks, and Azure data platforms. Responsibilities include developing data products, translating business needs into technical solutions, and resolving data issues. The position offers a collaborative work environment, private medical care, generous leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Private medical health care plan

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Benefit scheme with discounts and cashback

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL programming and systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of Kimball methodology.
• Experience in Insurance or Broking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality data products using Databricks.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate business requirements.
• Monitor and resolve data issues to ensure performance.

Skills

SQL programming

Data modeling

Data warehousing concepts

Databricks notebooks

Azure data

Python for scripting

Project management

Tools

Databricks

Azure SQL

Data lake

Data factory

Job description

Data Engineer

Support team delivery to ensure projects are completed on time. Work with modern development lifecycle tools and practices, including test automation and Continuous Delivery. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Act as a positive, approachable technical lead and support other team members. Maintain robust data dictionaries and dimensional data models. Apply strong analytical thinking and stay up to date with existing and emerging technologies. Demonstrate expertise in SQL, data warehousing, dimensional modelling, Databricks, Data Lakes, and knowledge of CDL Kingfisher, Classic data, OGI, and main PAS data sources.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Development experience in SQL programming and systems integration
• Strong knowledge of SQL, data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and Kimball methodology
• Experience within Insurance or Broking (preferred)
• Proven experience building and maintaining Databricks notebooks
• Solid understanding of the Azure data

Data Engineer

This role is largely remote with the occasional across sites when required. We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer who is skilled in all toolsets in data platforms including Azure SQL, data lake, databricks and data factory, and specialised in building high performance, highly scalable and cost-effective data solution within time and budget. You will be responsible for building data product to the specification, and need good knowledge in multiple business data (Strata, Kingfisher, CDL classic, OGI, Marketing, Wholesale, TM1, MISL etc) as well as data exchange to internal and external systems.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and document high-quality data products using Databricks, ensuring code is performant and written to a high standard
• Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data issues to ensure reliability and performance, environment
• Experience with Python for scripting and data processing
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple requests and senior stakeholders
• Ability to understand and translate business needs into clear technical and functional requirements
• High level of commercial and operational awareness of data
• Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Up-to-date knowledge and hands‑on experience with modern data technologies and delivery methods

Why us?

Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused.com, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.

What we offer in return?

• A collaborative and fast paced work environment
• Private medical health care plan
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service)
• A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary