Senior Data Engineer
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Wakam is aB2B2C insurance companythat createswhite-label insurance solutionsvia itsPlay&Plugtechnology platform for more than80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products throughAPIsand host white-label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug technology platform.
With a footprint spanning32 countries Wakam is theEuropean leader in digital and embedded insurance.
Strongly committed to social responsibility Wakam is amission-driven companydedicated toenabling transparent and impactful insurance.
About the Team
You will join the Data Platform team within Wakams Data Office. The team is at the core of Wakams data ecosystem and is responsible for building a reliable scalable and high-performing platform that supports business use cases analytics and product innovation.
Working in an Azure and Snowflake ecosystem the team approaches data with strong software engineering practices a DevSecOps mindset and an Agile / Product way of working.
Your Mission
To support Wakams strong growth we are looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about technical excellence treats data engineering with the discipline of software development and enjoys building in an Agile environment with a strong Product mindset.
As part of the Data Platform team you will contribute to the scoping design and development of functional and technical enhancements to the platform helping us manage our end-to-end data flows in a robust scalable and maintainable way.
Your Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Design & Development
You will design specify develop and document data pipelines for extraction loading and transformation using technologies such as Python SQL / dbt on Snowflake and orchestration tools such as Prefect. You will work within a DevSecOps build-and-run approach ensuring our end-to-end data platform is reliable and scalable.
Agile Delivery & Product Collaboration
You will work in an Agile setup closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts translating business needs into technical implementation. This includes breaking down user stories into tasks estimating complexity and effort contributing to delivery planning and supporting UAT when needed.
Quality Performance & Engineering Best Practices
You will ensure the quality and performance of developments by implementing automated testing continuous deployment strategies and robust engineering standards. You will also help define and enforce best practices across the team.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
You will proactively suggest improvements to strengthen the Data Platform contribute to Proofs of Concept as part of R&D initiatives and take part in technology watch and knowledge sharing with peers.
What You Bring
You have at least large experience in a similar role and have already worked in a Modern Data Stack environment on a Data Platform.
You bring strong hands-on skills in:
- Python including libraries such aspandas pySpark Great Expectations
- SQL with strong transformation capabilities; experience withdbtis a plus
- Snowflake
- Orchestration tools such asPrefect
- Software development practices such asGit Clean Code automated testing REST APIs
- DevOps concepts and tools includingCI/CD Docker Infrastructure as Code Kubernetes
You are also comfortable working in English in a professional context both written and spoken.
Who You Are
You are proactive creative and solution-oriented with a strong focus on the quality reliability and performance of what you build. You are passionate about your craft eager to share your experience and driven by continuous learning and improvement.
You are recognised for your commitment your engagement and your ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment.
AI & Digital Mindset
At Wakam data engineering is deeply connected to automation platform thinking and innovation. In this role you will be encouraged to build reusable robust and scalable data products and to explore how modern tooling and AI-assisted practices can improve engineering quality observability and delivery speed.
Why Join Wakam
Joining Wakam as a Senior Data Engineer means joining a company where data is strategic where engineering standards matter and where you can have a direct impact on a growing platform in a regulated and innovative environment.
You will work on meaningful technical challenges collaborate with product and business stakeholders and help shape the future of Wakams data capabilities.
Hiring Process
Our hiring process is designed to be clear selective and respectful of your time:
- Interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager
- Functional and Technical interview with our Data Platform Team Lead
- People interview with our HRBP
- Final interview with our VP Data
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More About Us
Check out our website to learn about the11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If youre adventurous impact-driven and ready to shape the future of insurance wed love to meet you!
What Makes Us Unique:
True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!
Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
Monthly : dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
Lunch voucher with Swile card
A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
Work alongside passionate experts:who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.
At Wakam our Free to Impact culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :
Communication & Knowledge Management
Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue
Curiosity
Embrace our monthly for learning and skills sponsorship
Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities
Continuous Improvement
Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
Constantly evolve our ways of working
Outcome Oriented
Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions
At Wakam we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.
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Senior IC
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About Company
Découvrez Wakam, assureur B2B2C digital européen et créateur de d’assurance sur-mesure en marque blanche, expert en portage de risque.
