Data Engineering Automation Lead

Aviva are currently looking for a vastly experienced Data Engineering Automation Lead to join the business on a permanent basis, who has expertise in automation using standard tooling to accelerate development and delivery.

A bit about the job:

As a Data Engineering Automation Lead, you will be looking after a team to deliver wider capability across Aviva. The role currently sites within Solutions Team in IWR which works on enablement and helps introduction of new technologies in our tech stack.

You are someone who should have good expertise in data on cloud (AWS Preferable), and someone who can demonstrate experience around CI/CD & modern DEVOPS platforms like ADO.

You will be looking after a team of 4, so experience of being able to motivate, manage and assist your team is key.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Integration experience with cloud technologies in AWS, EMR-FS, S3, SQS, Lambda (AWS preferable) from ADO. ADO Experience is a must.
• Demonstrable experience in Jenkins, proficient in programming languages PYTHON, and understands data driven solutions and principles. Have done integrations before across technologies like ADO, JENKINS, STASH & JIRA.
• Demonstrable experience across TEST/REGRESSION automation frameworks and integration is a must; Proficient in APIs.
• Awareness of CLOUD OLAP platforms and demonstrable experience in SQL.
• Proven Leadership and management experience; Previously worked within Financial services sector (preferred, not essential)

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £65,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools