Senior Data Engineer

LV=; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Data Engineer, where you will lead a talented team in delivering high-quality data solutions for Finance and Actuarial teams. This role offers the opportunity to manage stakeholder relationships, prioritize tasks, and ensure the accuracy of financial data while working in a hybrid environment. You will play a key role in enhancing technical data standards and mentoring your team, all while contributing to an inclusive workplace that values diversity. If you're passionate about data and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days' holiday plus up to 2 additional days

Competitive pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Discount on life products

Group life assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft stack tools for data manipulation.
• Proven expertise in data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team developing centralized data platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements.
• Ensure data governance and quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Data extraction and manipulation

Microsoft SSMS

Microsoft SSIS

Microsoft SSRS

Microsoft SSAS

Azure technologies

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Data management best practices

Power BI

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Prioritization skills

Tools

DataBricks

Data Factory

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer who can lead, manage, coach, and develop a small team of engineers supporting the delivery of business demand for data and insights for the Finance and Actuarial teams. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships, prioritizing tasks to maximize value, ensuring the timely availability and accuracy of financial data, and acting as a SME within the Data Office for Finance and Actuarial demand.
This role is based in our Bournemouth offices. Hybrid working is offered, but presence in the office is preferred (flexible to discuss).

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead, manage, coach, and support a team of engineers working with on-premises and cloud technologies to develop and maintain centralized data platforms that meet operational and strategic data needs.
2. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable data requests and solutions, continuously seeking improvement opportunities.
3. Plan and prioritize data requests to align with business needs in a controlled manner.
4. Contribute to the development and enhancement of technical data standards and ensure quality assurance of data products.
5. Serve as the Data Workstream Lead for change portfolios, providing technical guidance and ensuring solutions align with data strategy and standards.
6. Manage and review the work of engineers and offshore delivery partners, acting as a mentor and sharing best practices.
7. Ensure all data processes and reports are well-documented and data governance and quality standards are maintained and improved.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience with data extraction, manipulation, and reporting using Microsoft stack tools: SSMS, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS.
• Support for on-premises systems and migration to cloud (Fabric/Azure technologies).
• Proven expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, programming, and data management best practices.
• Experience with Azure BI/MI tools: DataBricks, Data Factory, Power BI.
• Knowledge of data security, quality, and accuracy tools and processes.
• Experience implementing data quality standards.
• Understanding of Finance & Actuarial processes, including regulatory and reporting requirements in a Mutual/Insurance context.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage with non-technical audiences, manage expectations, and collaborate with end users.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proven relationship-building skills internally and externally.
• Quick learner with strong prioritization skills.
• Experience leading development work streams within data-centric or technical projects.

Rewards and Benefits

• 30 days' holiday plus up to 2 additional days.
• Competitive pension scheme with LV= matching contributions up to 14%.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Private medical insurance with options for family coverage.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, accident, critical illness, and dental insurance.
• Up to 20% discount on life products for employees and immediate family.
• Group life assurance (4x basic salary, optional increase to 8x).
• Group Income Protection after 5 years of pension scheme membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and shared parental leave.

About Us

LV= Life and Pensions values diversity and inclusivity. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are open to flexible working arrangements that suit our business needs and your circumstances.

Please note: We cannot sponsor Skilled Worker Visas. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship for your application to be considered.