Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain core data assets (e.g. as Master extracts, key lookup tables, modelling datasets, etc.)
• Develop processes to integrate pricing specific internal data (e.g. model scores) into core data assets and manage data flows between different systems.
• Build & maintain pipelines to source and integrate external data (e.g. APIs).
• Identify & resolve emerging data issues and ensure accuracy of end products.
• Maintain robust documentation for data processes (incl. flow charts, data dictionaries and asset register).
• Scope and implement technological innovation.
• Provide technical leadership for process automation across the department.
• Contribute to BAU and project work as required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Proven coding experience (SQL, Python, or similar).
• Experience within the Insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of the Data Engineering process.
• Experience in a data-heavy role (e.g. MI, programming, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a numerical field (e.g. Maths, Physics, Computer Science, etc.)
• Experience with different data platforms and data models.
• Strong communication skills, ability to gather and understand requirements from a technical standpoint.
• Technical experience in Snowflake Data Engineering is desirable.

Our Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day
• Christmas and Summer parties

Working at SBG

At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.