Data Software Engineer

Prima
London, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£70,000.0 - £105,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Big Data Cloud Computing Data Governance Data Infrastructure Data Transformation Data Warehousing Relational Databases DevOps Distributed Computing Environment Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL
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Machine Learning NoSQL Open Source Technology Performance Tuning Standard Sql Software Construction Software Engineering Feature Engineering Apache Spark Data Programming Data Analytics Apache Kafka Data Pipelines Databricks

Job description

Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain. To help fuel that growth, we need a Data Software Engineer to join our Claims team. This team is the beating heart of Prima. You’ll be joining over 200 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance. Excited to make an impact? Here are the detailsWhat you’ll do

  • Shaping the architecture of data products designed for data analytics and data science, specifically focusing on use cases like forecasting, feature engineering, and integration of new data sources.
  • Leading the way in data transformation by setting up best practices in areas like Data modelling, performance optimisation, Data Governance etc, ensuring that the data used within Prima is consistent, available and reliable.
  • Build reusable technology that enables teams to ingest, store, transform, and serve their own data products.
  • Engaging with data scientists and machine learning engineers to explore the product landscape and refine data requirements for enhanced data infrastructure.
  • Embrace continuous learning and experimentation to stay updated on emerging technologies, from testing open source tools to engaging in community-building activities like Meetups. Your passion for staying at the forefront of the field will drive your journey.
  • Raise the bar of the data quality standards, performing continuous assessment of data quality with stakeholders

Requirements

  • Expert in batch, distributed data processing and near real-time streaming data pipelines with technologies like Kafka, Spark etc.
  • Experience in Databricks is a plus.
  • Experience in Big Data Analytics platform implementation with cloud based solution; AWS preferred.
  • Proficient in Python programming and software engineering best practices.
  • Expertise with RDBMS, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling with relational SQL (Redshift, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
  • Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD pipeline management, and expertise in infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment industry-best practices.

Nice-to-Have

  • Hands-on experience in Data Quality and Data Governance techniques.

Benefits & conditions

£70,000 - £105,000 a year Why you’ll love it here: We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks. Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility - work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

About the company

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at [email protected]. Let’s build the future of insurance, together.

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