Senior Data Engineer
Core
Lead the design and evolution of Hiscox Europe's data platform using Microsoft Azure and Databricks, ensuring scalable, robust, and cost-effective data solutions.
Role type
Senior IC data engineer (platform architecture & leadership)
Builds
End-to-end data pipelines, platform architecture, and data governance frameworks on Azure/Databricks
Domain
Insurance / Cloud Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Databricks (Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog), Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python, CI/CD, data modelling (star schema), FinOps
Preferred skills
Platform migration experience, insurance industry background, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Databricks, Azure, Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Git
Responsibilities
Design and implement complex data pipelines and platform architecture; Own deployment execution, CI/CD, and observability; Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex data issues; Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers; Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions; Drive infrastructure cost management (FinOps)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership