Senior Data Engineer

Allianz; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Data Engineer to create fully operational data products that address core business challenges. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various business areas and subject matter experts. Key skills include Azure data solutions, ETL processes, and performance tuning of data pipelines. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £67,500 and various flexible benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on insurance products.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Insurance product discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with structured and semi-structured data.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and monitor data pipelines and products on Azure.
• Contribute to the enrichment of the enterprise data model.
• Ensure SLAs compliance with accurate data processing.

Skills

Building data solutions on Azure

Data modeling and Data Warehousing techniques

Performing ETL processes

CI/CD development

Agile methodologies

Performance tuning complex data pipelines

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Spark SQL

PySpark

Job description

Role Description

In this role, you will be instrumental in creating fully operational data products aimed at solving problems at the core of our business. You will work in a multi-functional environment and will harness and expand the Data Platform, by using and evolving technical design patterns, and contributing to the enrichment of the enterprise data model.

Our team works closely with various business areas and subject matter experts to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the business, its challenges, and needs. Each new delivery holds its own challenges, and the job holder will demonstrate a range of technical and analytical skills, but the ability to problem-solve is fundamental to ensure successful delivery towards our strategic goals.

This is a hybrid role from our Bournemouth office, with a requirement to be in the office for two days each month.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £67,500 per annum. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Work with business stakeholders and technical SMEs to build and monitor end-to-end data pipelines and products deployed onto Azure.
• Utilise and evolve existing technologies and design pattern to safeguard the architectural standards of our Data Platform.
• Ensure SLAs are adhered to by producing efficient, stable and accurate data processing routines.
• Build excellent relationships with stakeholders, communicate progress, and set expectations at each step of the delivery process
• Creating data products to address complex business challenges and collaborating across teams for all aspects of project delivery.
• Developing CI/CD processes to help automate workflows.
• Working within an agile framework, managing tickets and collaborating on joint tasks.
• Presenting project findings to stakeholders and internal teams, communicating at appropriate technical levels.
• Staying up to date with the latest cloud and data technologies as you contribute to building new tools and infrastructure.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with experience in building data solutions on Azure or other public cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Data modelling and Data Warehousing techniques
• Experience in working with both structured and semi-structured data e.g. XML/JSON
• Proficiency in ETL processes for reading, transforming, and verifying data using tools, in particular Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark SQL and PySpark.
• Able to performance‑tune complex data pipelines
• Experience with DevOps, including CI/CD, release management, and management of git repositories.
• Familiarity with Agile Ways of Working (JIRA).
• Ability to deliver projects and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Committed to continual improvement of your technical skills throughout your career.
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to foster a positive and inclusive team environment.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of GDPR‑compliance and data governance in the context of data platforms.
• Experience in insurance or financial services.
• Familiarity with underlying technologies and principles of Spark.
• Knowledge of building near‑real time/streaming pipelines
• Infrastructure management, including monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering Data Vault solutions

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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Closing date 28/02/2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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89593 | Data & AI | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent