Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

About DUAL

Founded in 1998, DUAL has built a reputation as a specialist underwriting group and the market of choice for insurance intermediaries around the world. That’s how we have become one of the world’s largest international underwriting agencies with US$3.5 of GWP.

DUAL is part of Howden Group Holdings, an international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. The Group was founded in 1994 and now has divisions in broking and underwriting, operates in 55 territories and employs over 18,000 people handling US$38bn of premium on behalf of clients.

• People: 1700

• Countries: 21

Role Overview

DUAL Group is seeking an experienced Data Engineer who will proactively work with key business stakeholders, regional data teams, and IT to develop our data platforms, including the Group Data Lakehouse. The individual will have extensive experience in Data Lakehousing practices, using SQL, DataBricks, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the Group Data Lakehouse and other data platforms.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders, regional data teams, and IT to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Set and enforce data management standards, ensuring best practices across the organization.
• Conduct solution reviews and designs, providing assurance on development approaches.
• Manage multiple project deliveries simultaneously with outstanding attention to detail.
• Provide guidance and support to regional DUAL data teams as part of a central center of excellence.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Extensive experience in Data Lakehousing practices, particularly using SQL, DataBricks, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Strong data management background with hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic working environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.
• Experience working within an MGA (Managing General Agent) or (re)insurance carrier is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide technical guidance and support.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Conclusion

As a Data Engineer at DUAL, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our data platforms, ensuring best practices, and supporting regional teams. Your role will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, managing multiple projects, and contributing to the overall data strategy of the organisation.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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