Department: Data & AnalyticsLocation: LondonDescriptionHybrid: 2 days per week in our Tower Bridge office and 1 time per month to our Fleet officeTempcover Tempcover is at the forefront of the fast-growing world of short-term insurance. Our mission is to make car insurance flexible, quick, and easy for drivers. We’ve sold millions of policies that have helped drivers get where they need to go, but we’re not finished there. We’re growing our team to help us continue in that mission. If you are extraordinary at what you do and want to be a part of a rapidly growing business at the cutting edge of the InsureTech industry, we would love to hear from you!We’re part of RVU, a group of online brands that include: Confused, Uswitch, money.co.uk, and Mojo Mortgages.About The RoleThe Data and Analytics team within Tempcover provide a vital role in bringing data, MI, and Insight to life for internal and external stakeholders and partners.The Staff Data Engineer will be responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of the Tempcover cloud-based data platform, supporting the wider business in making data-driven decisions. Leading the development and optimisation of data pipelines, data models, and data quality controls, this role will require collaboration with data analysts and business stakeholders to translate data needs into scalable and reliable solutions.Over the past five years, the data platform has continually evolved through the expansion of data models, integrations, and underpinning technologies. This evolution is set to continue at pace as we refine our data ingestion solutions and expand our insight capability across the business. Starting in 2026, we expect to increasingly make use of the Google Big Query platform and move away from Azure over the next 12- 18 months.What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processesCreate and manage accurate and performant data models to support Tempcover’s analytical capabilityPropose and implement internal improvement initiatives to the data platformLead proactive approach to performance monitoring/tuningLeverage cloud-based platforms to build a scalable data infrastructureProvide continued support to ensure high availability of data to the wider businessWork closely with analysts across MI, Marketing, Product, Underwriting, and Pricing to understand data requirements and translate them into effective solutionsWork with rigour to ensure data quality/accuracyMentor and guide junior data engineers, providing technical expertise and project oversight.EssentialWhat we're looking for Advanced proficiency in SQL databases, including writing complex queries, indexing, and query optimisationExperience of ETL tools such as Google Cloud Dataflow, DBT, Azure Data Factory, FiveTran, and DatabricksSolid understanding of data warehousing techniques; ETL/ELT processes and dimensional modellingIn-depth knowledge of cloud-based data infrastructure (GCP, Azure, AWS)Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Git/DevOps for version control and collaboration.BeneficialAPI integrationKnowledge of Python is beneficialAbility to work within a SCRUM agile development environmentUnderstanding of visualisation and dashboard products (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).You don’t need to tick off everything on this list - so don’t let that hold you back from applying. We want to make sure you’re learning plenty during your time with us!Our commitment to youWe are dedicated to developing valuable, inclusive, and user-friendly products and services that deliver positive outcomes for all of our customers. To achieve this, it’s essential that our teams reflect the diverse range of people in our community. We believe in being the change we wish to see in the world, by embracing our differences and holding ourselves accountable to being open and inclusive teammates and wider community members.What We OfferWe want to give you a great work environment, support your growth both personally and professionally, and provide benefits that make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance)A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 22 working days per year to “work from anywhere”Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5%A one-off £300 “work from home” budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at homeExcellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life25 days holiday (increasing with years of employment to 30 days) + 2 days “my time” per yearPrivate medical cover, critical illness cover and employee assistance programmeA healthy learning and training budgetElectric vehicle and cycle to work schemesRegular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected.