Senior Data Engineer

7 months ago

Bexhill, United Kingdom Hastings Direct Full time

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Bexhill, Leicester or London)

Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel   
 

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. 
 

We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD – we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
 

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. 
 

Job Details

Develop, document and maintain robust processes that transform and clean data for input into a variety of live systems and analytical workflows including reporting dashboards

Modelling and building data products & tools that enable business teams & analytical functions to drive commercial value

Combining domain knowledge with data expertise, helping business teams answer difficult questions

Working with end users on storyboarding the data to get to the “so what”, including working with data visualization tools

Sitting at the interface of data consumers and claims analytics team; managing stakeholders, interpreting requirements & helping shape the business’ data strategy

Maintain process quality and robustness through coding best practice, including version control, documentation and peer review

Investigate and elaborate data issues to help drive continuous improvement in data quality

Migrate legacy processes to new data platforms

Skills we would love you to have

Solid understanding of database architecture and querying using SQL

Sound understanding of data transformation and cleaning

Programming experience using any language such as Python, SQL for data manipulation and modelling

Enthusiasm for accuracy with a proven track record of solving complex data problems

Exposure to reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI

Great attention to detail – systematic approach to managing your workload

Embraces opportunities to develop and learn – shows a great level of self-awareness and drive

What we offer   

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
 

Reward  
 

Salary – Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year) 
 

Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
 

Competitive Bonus Scheme  - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. 
 

Physical Wellbeing – We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that’s why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan. 
 

Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. 
 

Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that’s why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs 
 

There's more – 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period. 

Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve 

We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart 


Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

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