Lead Data Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join its dynamic team. This role involves leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance data solutions and drive business value. You will work with the Snowflake platform, develop data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. The organization values experimentation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the data landscape.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on products

Free shares annually

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Snowflake and data engineering.
• Strong background in SQL and Python for project development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end data solutions and predictive analytics.
• Mentor junior engineers while leading data engineering projects.

Skills

Snowflake

Data Ingestion

Data Integration

Data Modelling

SQL

Python

DataOps

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

dbt

Job description

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Salary – National up to £50,000, London up to £60,000

Do you love working with the latest technology and are interested in enhancing your tech abilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Data Engineer with significant experience of Snowflake.

As well as being an expert in the Snowflake cloud platform, you’ll have a strong background in Data Ingestion and Integration, designing and implementing data pipelines on various technologies, Data Modelling, and a rounded understanding of data warehousing.

Aviva believes strongly in experimentation leading to industrialisation, and we are searching for passionate, energetic data engineers who are focused on using their skills to drive real business value for our customers.

A bit about the job:

We offer an exciting opportunity within our Data Engineering teams for a highly skilled individual to work within our data environment, which is helping to shape the future of insurance through cutting-edge predictive analytics and Data Science.

Data is the lifeblood of any modern organisation, and Aviva is no different. Our Data Engineering team is part of Aviva Quantum, our global Data Science Practice, covering areas including Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Engineering, AI, and more.

You will be a vital part of our business, contributing to our first-class end-to-end solutions. You will play an active role in defining our practices, standards, and ways of working, and apply them to your role. Be open to working across organisational and team boundaries to ensure we bring the best to our customers.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experienced data engineering leader building event-driven data solutions within Snowflake on AWS, with strong knowledge of DataOps and CI/CD best practices
• Experience leading a team using Agile methodologies, with the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Strong technical background in SQL and Python to lead and develop sophisticated projects
• Experience with building, developing, and managing data using dbt within architectures like Data Vault
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with customers to establish requirements, design, and deliver solutions

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues. We invest in you and offer numerous benefits.
• Starting salary up to £50,000 nationally or up to £60,000 in London (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva contributes up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and share in Aviva’s success via the Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work
• Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and 3 paid volunteering days
• Support for your wellbeing with various tools and resources

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, consider applying anyway. We also accommodate job shares—apply as a pair if applicable.

Our flexible working arrangements adapt to our customers, business needs, and your preferences. Most of our staff work around 50% of their time in the office, balancing flexibility with collaboration.