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Lead Data Engineer
INSHUR
Software Engineering, Data Science
London, UK
Posted on Friday, August 2, 2024
Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!
We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join us at INSHUR; we are based in London and sunny Brighton (sea, chips and seagulls included) and our company embraces a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in both collaborative office settings and the comfort of your own home. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues in person at least two days a week, primarily in London with the occasional Brighton visit, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment.
You’ll be working on re-inventing insurance in exciting markets across multiple territories including the UK, US and the Netherlands, and new European countries as we expand.
You will be joining a cross functional team who believe in using the power of data to unlock the untold opportunities it can present for the business to grow.
We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR feel like a place where everyone is building something really special, that we can all be proud of, and doing it with friends.
What you'll do
As the Lead Data Engineer you will be responsible for mentoring and managing the Data Engineers and shaping how we deliver the data models for our business. Working in a cross functional agile team to build the ETL pipelines you will be using your technical expertise to deliver the models alongside the other engineers. You will also work closely with the Data Analysts and other data consumers to identify roadmap deliverables. You will be working predominantly in BigQuery and Dataform. Responsible also for the enforcement of data quality standards for the accuracy and completeness of our data.
We do not have a definite checklist of skills - our hiring process is much more about aptitude and passion than ticking boxes. So don’t worry if you’ve not used a particular tool or checked off all the listed skills and experience.
That said, below is a guideline of skills that we think would make you successful in this role.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Are already a credible leader and have proven success in leading and managing a team of technical colleagues.
- Have extensive experience with BigQuery and Dataform and are comfortable leading the design and implementation of our ETL processes.
- Are passionate about the accuracy and completeness of data and the data assurance practises needed to achieve this.
- Are able to define the requirements for a data strategy for protecting PII along with their execution.
- Have oodles of experience in Data Engineering, i.e., possess strong SQL skills and are a proven expert at data modelling.
- Enjoy working in an agile environment with an attitude of continuous improvement. You are comfortable getting involved in the usual practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
- Possess any knowledge of using a general-purpose programming languages, e.g. Python
Your colleagues say you are:
- A problem solver and a critical thinker
- The kind of person who owns deliverables and gets them across the line
- An excellent communicator with great written and verbal skills. Are able to translate concepts for both technical and non-technical people alike
- Good on detail and quality with a passion to innovate
- Keen to learn, open to new ideas
- Flexible, able to manage your own time successfully and work well under pressure
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and stock options and we will pay into your pension monthly. We've also built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
- 30 days of holiday annually in addition to bank holidays
- Private healthcare scheme for you and your family
- Life Insurance
- Up to 13 weeks of parental leave at full pay, regardless of your gender
- Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Annual personal training allowance and regular learning opportunities
- Monthly flexible wellbeing allowance to help you stay healthy and productive
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Office massages
It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top of the range kit, and any software you need.
About Us
INSHUR is the fastest-growing global provider of insurance for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.
Cutting edge technology underpins our revolutionary offering for on demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. With a focus on embedded insurance solutions, and complementary technology integrations for digital platform providers such as Uber and Amazon, we’ve been helping drivers stay on the road since 2016 through our data, technology and in-house expertise.
We completed our B1 funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future.
As a global team of around 200 people based across the US, UK and the Netherlands, we value:
- Generosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness and diversity
- The delivery of great results and learning in the open
- Freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions
- The wellbeing of our teammates and the people around us
And… Enjoying the ride!
Equal opportunities
We believe that having a diverse team where everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. We are passionate about equal opportunities and improving the tech industry for the better, so we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We don't discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability or age. Our offices, when open, are child-friendly, dog-friendly and fully wheelchair-accessible.
While this position is advertised as full-time, we are flexible on the specific arrangements for the right candidate and would be happy to discuss part-time, job-share or other flexible arrangements, if required. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements for your interview and we will do our best to accommodate.