Job Type:
PermanentBuild a brilliant future with Hiscox
The Role
This role is a Data Engineer which is part of our Technology Services infrastructure team. This role is a key part of the function that delivers and maintains the technology enabling our colleagues, partners, and customers every day. Our business is fast-moving, and we operate with rapidly evolving targets and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, maintain and enhance data integrations in Databricks
- Merge and cleanse data to provide a reliable and curated data layer.
- Engage effectively and proactively with multiple stakeholders and Product Owners to understand requirements and set priorities.
- Assess and implement suitable data solutions to meet business needs.
- Manage costs, capacity, and efficiency of the decision support system, including forecasting.
- Maintain a comprehensive documentation suite for our data engineering implementations, and provide training where necessary to support team members and stakeholders to self-serve their own usage of the data and MI/Reporting.
Key Requirements
Essential
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on data.
- A code-first approach.
- Understanding of continuous integration/continuous development principles.
- Experience with data engineering principles (data ingestion, data transformation, etc.)
- Familiarity with team collaboration, both in person and in code.
- Good communication skills.
- A Computer Science degree or data related qualification would be advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in TSQL, Python, and PowerShell.
- Experience with Git, Databricks, and PowerBI.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
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What We Do
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.





