We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that we’re the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.
At Simplyhealth, data is at the heart of how we understand our customers and deliver exceptional experiences. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing Simplyhealth’s data-driven strategy to life.
We have built a scalable, reliable, and secure cloud data platform in Microsoft Azure and are on an exciting journey to further enhance our data capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in ingesting, transforming, and surfacing data to empower business decisions and drive better customer outcomes.
As part of the Data Engineering Team, you will:
* Become a subject matter expert in your data domain.
* Design, develop, implement and optimise data products to meet business needs.
* Work with multiple data sources, ensuring seamless ingestion and transformation.
* Design and implement Star Schema data models.
* Leverage modern cloud data technologies and tools in Azure.
Key responsibilities
* Design, build, and support scalable and reliable data solutions.
* Document architecture, process flows, and key decisions.
* Model and structure data using best practices in data warehousing and reporting.
* Analyse and understand data structures in existing and new systems.
* Communicate complex concepts in both technical and non-technical terms to ensure clarity for all stakeholders.
* Take technical ownership of a workstream, becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a data domain.
* Deploy, maintain, and enhance data solutions across environments.
* Continuously improve the data platform and products delivered to end users.
* Evaluate and interpret data, drawing actionable insights from analysis.
* Optimise performance, including tuning code and conducting peer reviews to uphold best practices.
* Prioritise effectively within development cycles and fast-paced timelines.
* Collaborate closely with platform and data teams to drive innovation.
* Stay engaged with emerging data trends and technologies.
* Explore alternative approaches to traditional data warehousing techniques.
* Keep up to date with the latest Azure services and advancements.
* Research and prototype new tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
* Engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, GDPR, and data governance best practices, treating data as a critical asset.