Senior Data Engineer
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Senior Data Engineer - Insurance & London Market Location: London (Hybrid) Type: PermanentOverviewA London Market insurance organisation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and lead modern data engineering solutions across underwriting, pricing, claims, and reinsurance domains. This is a hands-on senior role combining deep insurance domain knowledge with cloud-native data engineering, delivered within complex and regulated environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable cloud-based data platforms using Medallion Architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold)Engineer pipelines using Python and PySpark on platforms such as Databricks Ingest and integrate data from multiple sources including policy, claims, broker, and third-party systemsContribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps delivery approachesCollaborate closely with data architects, modellers, analysts and business stakeholdersRequired ExperienceStrong experience as a Senior Data Engineer within Insurance
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ideally the London MarketProven hands-on expertise in: Python & PySparkDatabricks Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Solid understanding of Medallion Architecture and analytics-focused data modellingStrong domain knowledge across: Lloyd's SyndicatesDelegated Authority / CoverholdersReinsurance and Ceded ReinsuranceUnderwriting, pricing, and claimsConfident communicator, comfortable working with senior technical and business stakeholdersWhy Apply?Senior, hands-on role working on complex London Market data challengesOpportunity to shape and scale modern cloud data platformsLong-term transformation programmes with strong stakeholder visibility