Data Engineer Manager (London, Bristol, Bournemouth) LVGI (part of Allianz) have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineering Manager in our Data Science team. Where and how you can work This role is at one of our offices in London, Bristol and Bournemouth. You can choose your base office location and how often you come into the office (from 2 to 16 days a month – this is flexible and up to you). About the Data Science team The Data Science team sits centrally within our business. We are made up of dedicated sub-teams that work closely with different areas of the business to deliver Data Science products that drive commercial value. The Data Science team is ambitious and passionate about raising the bar with what can be achieved. As a result of this approach, the team have been recognised by Allianz as the leading Data Science team globally when it comes to delivering commercial value and financial benefit from Data Science. About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Data Engineering Manager to join our Data Science team. Alongside building and developing a team of Data Engineers, you will also be leading one of our dedicated sub-teams, making an impact in the business with the delivery of cloud-based Data Science products. If you are a talented Data Engineer with expertise in MLOps – and have the skills to lead a successful, high-performing product team – we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your Focus Manage the delivery of AI products that add real value to the business, including real-time Machine Learning models and Generative AI solutions Ensure the efficient delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality Data Science products that support & enhance our Data Engineering and MLOps processes Build, lead and develop a team of Data Engineers (from graduate to senior levels) Collaborate with business and technology teams, coordinating with architects and external experts (from Microsoft Azure and Databricks), to design, build and enhance scalable processes and workflows Actively championing Data Science across all areas and levels of the business Responsible for maintaining standards around the use and access to data, ensuring adherence to internal and external regulatory factors, standards, policies and procedures Our Tech Stack Azure Cloud Python, SQL Azure ML Databricks Kubernetes Docker You should apply if: What we’re doing with Data Science at LVGI excites you At least 3 years’ experience as a manager in a data role, with expertise in MLOps Proficient in programming with Python and SQL Experience with leveraging cloud services (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP) for Data Engineering processes and ML deployments Ability to design simple solutions that solve complex business problems In-depth understanding of the software development life cycle, DevOps and MLOps methodologies to ensure continuous integration, testing and deployment of data and model pipelines The ability to effectively lead an agile team to deliver Data Science products, and connect with technical and Senior stakeholders from across the business The ability to explain complex technical subjects to non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with data protection, consumer duty and other relevant legislation Our hiring process After you submit your application, we will review your CV. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to the interview process: Initial technical interview: 30-minute interview (on Microsoft Teams). Main interview: successful candidates will be invited to a 90-minute interview, with a mix of technical & non-technical questions and a coding assessment. We prefer to do this interview in person, but if this presents any difficulties for you, please let us know and we can arrange this virtually. Following these interviews, we will make our final decision and notify you. What we can offer you This role is an Senior Associate Cluster in the LV Structure (Internal only ). 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 LVGI 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: 30 days' holiday A competitive pension for which LV will pay twice the amount you pay, up to 14% An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance A flexible benefits package (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value dental insurance) ElectriX EV salary sacrifice scheme A generous 25% discount off our general insurance products including home, pet and travel as well as up to 50% discount on your car insurance. 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. 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. Diversity & Inclusion At LVGI we value diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations; EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. Accessible Application for All As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. ResourcingGIallianz.co.uk Hr-recruitmentallianz.co.uk