Senior Data Operations Developer

• 26/03/25
• London, City of London
• £70k per year
• Permanent
• Analytics, Data, AI and ML
• Full time

Why Join Them?

Standing still is not an option in the current world of insurance. They are one of the world’s leading specialty insurers, with deep expertise in their chosen lines of business, a solid balance sheet, and an unparalleled track record. They approach risk evaluation and management like no one else in the industry. Their core values focus on empowering their people, delivering on commitments, and providing creative and innovative solutions to their clients.

Job Purpose:

They are in the midst of an IT transformation and are shifting towards a product-centric operating model. As a Senior Developer with experience in Agile and DevOps working, you will be part of a dynamic development team. You will analyze, develop, troubleshoot, design, assemble, and deliver solutions that provide real value to the business. Your role will focus on producing high-quality software releases and supporting the required artefacts. You’ll be guided by collective knowledge, tools, methods, and standards to ensure the best practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement high-quality solutions for the core Data Warehouse.

• Utilize best practices throughout the SDLC process to ensure changes are managed end-to-end.

• Enhance the data richness and level of data used by the business.

• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation for software projects.

• Resolve service defects and incidents, performing root-cause analysis.

• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into fit-for-purpose solutions.

• Assist in the implementation of change using main technologies deployed in the warehouse.

• Participate in architecture, technical design, and product implementation discussions.

• Contribute to Agile meetings throughout the development cycle.

• Support Data Operations solutions according to agreed service management processes.

Performance Objectives:

• Prioritize user needs and overall customer experience when developing Data Operations solutions.

• Proactively identify and solve problems.

• Deliver high-quality data solutions with minimal defects.

• Prioritize work effectively to ensure maximum value is delivered in each 'sprint.'

Skills and Experience Specification:

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge of data warehousing, including physical modeling, ETL, ELT, CDC, semantic layers, and reconciliation principles.

• Strong SQL knowledge.

• Proficient in Python, Terraform, Snowflake, and AWS.

• Experience in monitoring, automated testing, reporting design, and dashboarding.

• Critical thinking and a proactive approach.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry and London market insurance.

• Experience with Data Vault 2.0.

• Relevant qualifications, such as Chartered Institute of Insurance certifications or Lloyd's LLMIT.

What They Offer:

They offer a competitive salary and an attractive employee benefits package. As a successful and growing organization, they seek energetic and confident individuals to join their professional team. They are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.