Data Engineer

Our Analytics & Insight team are responsible for delivering actionable data insight on performance for several animal health brands including the market leader Petplan., An exciting opportunity has arisen for a data engineer to join our highly successful Analytics & Insight Team. This position is available on a hybrid basis working both from home and our new offices in Botanica Ditton Park.

As a Data Engineer, you will lead and carry out our initiatives in data management, delivering highest standards of data quality, security, and governance. You will be involved in developing and maintaining our data ecosystems. You will also use your expertise in database management, data processing, and data governance to ensure data quality and security while promoting a data-driven culture in our organisation.

As a valued member of the team you will:

• Create intuitive dashboards to monitor key data metrics proactively and maintain transparency in our data landscape, addressing issues in collaboration with relevant partners and IT


• Take ownership for the automation of regular reporting


• Actively promote the sharing of knowledge, skills, and best practices within the team


• Facilitate collaboration across different functions to integrate diverse perspectives in our data management strategies, ensuring the data is high-quality, secure, and easily accessible for dashboard development


• Oversee the development of detailed documentation of all data processes, sources, and integrations. Create and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary


• Create a solid peer-review process to support team members in adhering to high standards to deliver our commitment to data accuracy


• Establish and maintain a framework to oversee the accuracy, validity, and lifecycle of our data assets


• Maintain data security through the implementation of strict measures, including controlling access and encrypting sensitive data, in compliance with privacy regulations


• Implement policies and rules for data quality, implement systems and processes to maintain this quality, all while integrating and consolidating data from multiple sources


• Review and optimise existing ETL processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity


• Be fully supported in your development and wider career ambitions


• Be part of a motivated and exciting team
  
  To be successful in this role you will have the following;


• Enthusiastic to embrace innovation and like challenges


• Eager to take responsibility and ownership of your projects


• Strong stakeholder management experience and proven experience of building strong relationships across varied teams. Confidently challenge stakeholders to steer them on important problems to solve


• Possess the ability to convey technical concepts creatively and understandably to non-technical stakeholders


• Deep understanding and experience of data governance principles and data security protocols


• Experience with ETL processes and familiarity with data integration tools


• Proficient in SQL and experience with various database technologies


• Ability to lead initiatives in a data-centric environment


• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with conflicting data, identify issues and act upon them


• High organisational and planning skills


• Experience of managing data within the financial services industry as well as an understanding of the insurance sector - pet insurance knowledge desirable but not essential


• A degree in a numerate discipline
  
  Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you'll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.


Since Petplan's inception in 1976, our priority has been to keep the nation's pets healthy and their owners happy. By offering the very best pet insurance policies and great customer service we have helped millions of owners get their beloved pets back on their feet following illness and injury.

We are passionate about pets and as the true specialists in our market, it's all we do and why after 45 years we are still the nation's favourite pet insurer., Our Purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from - so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:


• Flexible buy/sell holiday options


• Hybrid working. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Typically the team work 2 days a month from our brand new offices in Botanica Ditton Park


• Annual performance related bonus


• Contributory pension scheme


• Development days


• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet


• Retail discounts


Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.