Senior Data Engineer

Oversee the design, development and maintenance of a modern, scalable and reliable data systems architecture capable of storing large volumes of information. Utilise a variety of techniques to integrate and maintain data from different sources and extract valuable information from large-scale data, supporting decision-making processes effectively and efficiently., At Canopius, our delivery teams are responsible for ensuring that business users can effectively harness data insights to drive strategic decision making. Our data strategy is centred around an enterprise Lakehouse platform on Databricks, avoiding fragmented, ungoverned silos on legacy technologies that hamper creativity and scalability. We are building a governed, interoperable data estate that enables self-service for our business teams and provides the trusted foundation for advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to accelerate change across our industry.

This role is an opportunity to apply your expertise in Azure technologies, data storage and data engineering techniques to build, extend and maintain our data ecosystem, which is central to all reporting and analytics across Canopius. You will contribute to key business transformation projects, working closely with senior business stakeholders and leveraging modern technologies. As a senior member of the team, you will also act as a role model and mentor to other engineers, providing guidance and support.

The ideal candidate is an experienced data engineer looking for a new challenge who is enthusiastic about using technology to accelerate change within our industry. You should have the ability to understand business problems and deliver efficient and reliable solutions tailored to our unique challenges, while keeping to a high degree of technical excellence and good data engineering practices. You should be comfortable collaborating and working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.