Data Engineering Automation Lead Opportunity at Aviva

Salary: Circa £65,000

Aviva is on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineering Automation Lead to join our team on a permanent basis. We seek a professional skilled in automation using standard tooling to accelerate development and delivery.

About the Job

As a Data Engineering Automation Lead, you will oversee a team dedicated to delivering wider capabilities across Aviva. This position is part of the Solutions Team within IWR, focusing on enablement and the introduction of new technologies in our tech stack.

We are searching for someone with in-depth expertise in data on the cloud (AWS preferred), and robust experience with CI/CD and modern DevOps platforms like ADO. You will manage a team of four, so strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

• Integration experience with cloud technologies in AWS, EMR-FS, S3, SQS, Lambda (AWS preferred) from ADO
• Essential ADO experience
• Proven expertise in Jenkins and proficient in programming languages, especially Python
• Experience with data-driven solutions and principles
• Prior integrations across technologies like ADO, Jenkins, Stash, and Jira
• Strong background in Test/Regression automation frameworks and integrations
• Proficiency in APIs
• Awareness of Cloud OLAP platforms and demonstrable experience in SQL
• Proven leadership and management capabilities
• Experience in the financial services sector is preferred but not essential

What You’ll Gain from This Role:

At Aviva, we invest in our colleagues, holding the promise "with you today, for a better tomorrow." Here’s what we offer:

• Starting salary circa £65,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, depending on your performance and Aviva’s results
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• 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 Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainable options such as cycle to work
• Three paid volunteering days per year
• Lots of support and tools for your wellbeing

Use our calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for Everyone

We aim to be inclusive and welcome diverse applications. Including from those who don’t check every box. If you're considering a job share, feel free to apply as a pair. We accommodate flexible working locations, hours, and patterns, which includes smart working—spending about 50% of the time in our offices weekly, blending flexibility with team interactions.

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Submitting your application online is preferred. If you need an alternative method, call Matthew Drew at 0121 234 7664 or email [email protected].

Company: Aviva
Job Title: Data Engineering Automation Lead