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About the UK Data Engineering team
The Data Engineer will be part of the UK Data Engineering team as subject matter expert, responsible for the acquisition, transformation and delivery of retail data to the Hiscox UK business unit.
This team directly deals with a wide base of internal clients that we are required to support with valuable information, with the aim to back their business decisions and contribute to Hiscox success.
Currently building a new data platform based on Databricks and Azure technologies, the aim is to be able to support all the UK operational data needs.
The role
As part of Data Engineering team, you will be expected to share your time between supporting cloud platform, engage with internal stakeholders and support the on-premise platform up to discontinuation.
UK Data engineers are not solely backend developers, you will be expected to develop an understanding of the business and be comfortable about discussing analytics topics with the wider business.
The ideal candidate has a good balance between being a data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys improving the technical infrastructure, keeping in sight what delivers value to the business.
Your key responsibilities will be
- Design, implement, maintain and enhance data integrations in Databricks and Azure Data Factory
- Merge and cleanse data to provide a reliable and curated data layer.
- Engage effectively and proactively with multiple stakeholders to understand requirements.
- Assess and implement suitable data solutions to meet business needs.
- 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.
- Monitor batch and act on failures, identifying root causes.
- Refine business requirements into development tasks, estimating their complexity and dependencies.
Required skills:
- 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.)
- Proficiency in TSQL.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage, Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Databricks.
- Familiarity with team collaboration, both in person and in code.
- Immense curiosity, high energy and desire to go the extra mile to make a difference;
- Good communication skills.
- Fluent in English, verbally and written.
Nice to have:
- A Computer Science degree or data related qualification.
- Experience with PowerBI platforms or similar;
- Hands-on experience in the Insurance Sector or Financial Services.
About Hiscox
As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.
We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.
Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.
Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
Skills Required
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on data
- Code-first approach
- Understanding of continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) principles
- Experience with data engineering principles (data ingestion, data transformation)
- Proficiency in TSQL
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Factory
- Experience with Databricks
- Familiarity with team collaboration (in person and in code)
- High energy, curiosity, and willingness to go the extra mile
- Good verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English
- Computer Science degree or data-related qualification
- Experience with Power BI or similar platforms
- Hands-on experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector
Hiscox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hiscox and has not been reviewed or approved by Hiscox.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, two additional 'Hiscox Days,' and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years create a notably broad time‑off offering. Policies also include paid parental leave and options to purchase extra days in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is complemented by mental‑health and wellbeing resources such as EAP and mindfulness apps, with private medical and dental options available in certain regions or after tenure. These elements provide comprehensive support across physical and mental health needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include pension/401(k) programs with employer contributions that can increase with service. Share‑save options and profit‑related programs add longer‑term financial planning avenues.
Hiscox Insights
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.
