Data Engineer

La Fosse Associates; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Engineer to transform its data landscape within the insurance sector. This hands-on role involves modernizing reporting and analytics infrastructure, establishing data governance, and building scalable data pipelines. You'll work in a collaborative environment, leveraging Azure and Microsoft Fabric to create a structured cloud architecture that delivers real business value. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data strategy and contribute to exciting greenfield projects, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

20% pension contribution

Exposure to greenfield data architecture work

Collaborative, transformation-focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience in SQL and data engineering practices.
• Background in building and maintaining data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish data governance and a comprehensive data catalogue.
• Build scalable data pipelines for Lloyd's of London data.
• Develop cloud-native data architecture focused on Azure.

Skills

SQL

Data Engineering

Data Governance

Data Pipelines

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Tools

Power BI

Excel

AWS

Job description

Data Engineer – Insurance Sector

Location: London (4 days per week in-office)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, with 20% pension contribution

We’re partnering with a specialist insurance business currently undergoing a significant data transformation. With a major focus on modernising its reporting and analytics infrastructure, there’s now an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to play a key role in shaping a modern, cloud-first data environment.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on engineering position within a business that is reimagining how it leverages data. The existing setup includes on-prem SQL Server, Excel-based claims processes, and reporting that leans heavily on SQL and VBA. Power BI is in use, though currently lacks structure and governance. While AWS is present, the forward-looking architecture is expected to centre around Azure and Microsoft Fabric.

You’ll work closely with teams across the business to deliver scalable, impactful data solutions that are aligned with real-world insurance and claims use cases.

Key Workstreams:

• Establishing Data Governance and a comprehensive Data Catalogue

• Building modern, scalable data pipelines, especially around Lloyd’s of London data

• Developing a new cloud-native data architecture (Azure-focused)

• Evaluating and implementing suitable technologies for long-term scale and performance

• Defining and embedding best practices across the data function

The Vision:

The goal is to build a structured, user-friendly cloud environment that supports end-to-end data flows—from ingestion to reporting—and generates real business value. With a transformation already underway, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the strategy and direction of the Data Function from an early stage.

Interview Process:

1. Informal conversation to explore fit and ambitions

2. In-person technical interview (including time with the Head of IT)

3. Final HR stage – includes a full overview of the benefits package

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 20% pension contribution

• Exposure to greenfield data architecture work

• Collaborative, transformation-focused culture

Ideal Profile:

• Strong experience with SQL and modern data engineering practices

• Background in building and maintaining data pipelines

• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)

• Able to work across both legacy and modern data stacks

• Insurance sector knowledge is a bonus, but not required

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply now!