Data Engineer (Jnr/Mid)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in InsurTech seeks a Data Engineer (Jnr/Mid) to support the development of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform. This role involves processing climate data, working with a team of experts, and offers continuous growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in computer science or physics, alongside proficiency in Python and experience with geospatial data.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Health & Pension

Share options

26 days holiday

Work from abroad policy

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in data engineering or analytics.
• Strong understanding of web systems and project management.
• Experience in climate data and meteorological datasets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process and analyze meteorological datasets.
• Collaborate with teams on product development and tech solutions.

Skills

Python

Project Management

Geospatial Data

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related fields

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

AWS

Job description

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Data Engineer (Jnr/Mid), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

BirdsEyeView

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

DATA ENGINEER ROLE

Overview:

BirdsEyeView is an InsurTech venture based in London. They build Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers worldwide. Their software models floods, wildfires, cyclones, and more.

Their technology includes climate data infrastructure, scalable development, and machine learning data processing, helping underwriters assess climate-related risks.

About the role

You will support the development of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform, providing climate and weather analytics to insurance partners to improve underwriting.

You will join a small team of scientists, developers, and insurance experts, impacting various business areas such as product development.

This role is ideal for someone interested in climate data, technology development, and the insurance industry, offering growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategy and implementation of the WEATHER ANALYTIX platform.
• Process meteorological datasets via partnerships, e.g., with the European Space Agency.
• Work with data science to develop models for wildfires, hurricanes, etc.
• Collaborate on new products and enhancements with business teams.
• Select and implement suitable technology solutions.
• Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related fields; 2+ years experience; proficiency in Python; experience with geospatial data; understanding of web systems; and strong project management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, AWS
• Experience with ERA5/Climate Data
• MLOps and DevOps experience
• Knowledge of the insurance market

Compensation:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Health & Pension
• Share options
• 26 days holiday
• Work from abroad policy

Note: This role is on-site in London, with a minimum of 4 days/week in the office.

Interested applicants should send CV & Cover Letter to: [emailprotected]