Is it a thrilling opportunity in a dynamic environment which is constantly evolving what you are currently looking for?
Are you curious to see how a company that operates in the Insurance sector provides a great experience at a great price to its customers using cutting-edge technologies to create and sell its products? Then, we are happy to inform you that you have just got a ticket to the fast lane!
IT technology lies at the very core of everything we do and our Engineering and Product departments are composed of passionate and innovative people who never stop learning and developing their skills employing the latest stacks and methodologies.
At Prima, you could take on a whole new challenge. As part of our global community, you’d be in the driving seat of your career; learning and growing with a top-tier team around you. Prima is a place where no matter who you are or what your role is — your voice is valued.
Back in 2015, we embarked on a mission: to provide great value car insurance that is designed for everyone. And we’ve come a long way, we’ve created a culture where we can fuel each other’s success. But we need your expertise, as we steer things in a new and exciting direction.
You’re probably thinking… ‘That sounds pretty good’. We agree.
As well as great colleagues and engaging projects, there are loads of ways we can help you do the best work of your life. We’ve shaped our offering to place a focus on wellbeing, autonomy and development. We see benefits as the fuel that will empower you to succeed, if you decide to embark on this journey with us.
🤸🏽♂️ Working in a way that works for you We believe in work-life balance and flexibility. Whether you like working from the office, home or a mixture of both. We’ll help you find a balance that works best for you. We even have a policy that means you can work from any location for 30 days a year. We trust you to steer us forward.
🏁 The freedom to explore the possibilities We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. We’re invested in your growth; so we’ll give you access to a teaching and learning marketplace. And you’ll have regular sessions with your manager to establish a personal growth plan.
🌈 Our winning formula: happy and high-performing From private medical insurance to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing initiatives: we’re here to support you. We know how important your health and well-being is, so we’ll go the extra mile to help you when we can.
If it sounds like we’ve got something that’s up your street, let’s see if you’ve got the skills we’re looking for!
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our dynamic Data Platform Success team. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between our Data Platform Engineers, who are responsible for building and maintaining the new data platform, and Analytics Engineers and Software Engineers, who work within engineering domains to create data products and insights. As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our current data infrastructure and facilitating the smooth adoption of our new data platform across various engineering domains.
You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidance on best practices. Your deep technical expertise, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively with both platform engineers and analytics engineers, will be essential in driving data platform adoption and optimizing data processes across the company.
As a Data Engineer in out Data Platform Success team, you will be in charge of:
Collaborate with engineering domains to support and optimize their usage of the existing data infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability.Assist engineering domains in adopting the new data platform, providing guidance, best practices, architectural advice, and troubleshooting support.Bridge the gap between Data Platform Engineers and Analytics Engineers, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across teams.Design and implement tactical data solutions to address specific business needs and challenges.Embracing continuous learning and experimentation to stay updated on emerging technologies, from testing open-source tools to engaging in community-building activities like Meetups. Your passion for staying at the forefront of the field will drive your journey.
Requirements: Strong experience in data engineering or related roles, focusing on building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines.Proficiency in Python and experience with other programming languages (e.g., Scala) is a plus.Strong experience with distributed data processing frameworks, especially Apache Spark.Proficiency in SQL with a modern data warehouses (e.g. Redshift) and lakehouse (e.g. Databricks).Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools like Argo Workflow or Apache AirflowAbility to work effectively across teams, with strong communication skills to bridge the gap between platform engineering and analytics engineering.
Nice to have: Expertise in cloud-based data platforms, with a preference for AWSExpertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline management and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployment.Experience in interacting with Kafka or any other streaming technology.Familiarity with data transformation frameworks like dbt or sqlmesh.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.Data Quality: Experience implementing data quality frameworks and practices, with familiarity in tools like Soda, dbt-expectations, or similar.Knowledge of data governance tools and practices (data catalogue, data lineage).Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Prima we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements. You might still be a great fit!
Prima is a community made up of talented and ambitious individuals. We offer equal employment of any kind based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or other protected personal characteristics, as defined by national laws.
If it sounds like we’d be a good fit for each other, join us in the fast lane!