Data Engineer

Permanent (Remote)

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Global Market Management Team (GMM) on a full time, permanent basis.

The Global Market Management Team (GMM) is continuing investment in data and analytics enabling the business to leverage Technology, Data and Analytics. The Global team covers all divisions including Data Science, which is still new in the world of commercial insurance, which means there is tremendous value in disrupting the market across diverse opportunities.

Your new role

Reporting to our Analytics Lead, you'll work collaboratively between the wider team, business stakeholders in the maintenance and development of the existing data pipelines as well as future development of new data models.

Main responsibilities:

• Championing Data Engineering work for Salesforce, supporting data delivery into our Reporting tools and contribute to our Data Governance capabilities.

• Maintaining and improving scripts, driving code development for existing and future projects for data sources that we’ll be pushing into Salesforce.
• Working on various Data Science projects and reporting (Power BI).
• Facilitating the design, development, and implementation of a fit-for-purpose data solutions.
• Responding to data related questions and enquiries, using available data tools and procedures.
• Support the identification and documentation of data requirements for work
• Supporting our end users on the use and application of data warehouse information and on the use of reporting and analytical tools.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor junior Analysts in the team

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About you

You'll have an experience of working with a variety of methods and software tools to analyse and measure data, be a great communicator and enjoy continuous improvement.

Other skills you'll need:

• Experience using R programming skills.
• Experience using Power BI or any other reporting tools.
• Experience of database tools or languages (SQL/ PL-SQL/ Oracle/ Sybase) and a wide variety of (large volume) data sources.
• Experience in Python (beneficial).
• Salesforce or any other CRM experience (beneficial).

• Experience in designing full and complete solutions, producing specifications detailing solutions for approval by users and for technical use by developers and testers (beneficial).
• Experience using structured analytical techniques within a data management environment role

Why QBE? At My Best   

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

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We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits   

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.  As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our  Reward Page

QBE Awards   

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

You can view all our awards here

Inclusion of Diversity  

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page

Accessibility   

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability  

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report (Link).

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?

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