Senior Data Engineer
Allianz SE2 months ago
Bucharest, RomaniaSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data pipelines within the Spark-based data platform.
- Design and implement data solutions supporting Global Pricing’s data-driven pricing approach.
- Use internal and external data and optimize fuzzy merge processes.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Pricing Actuaries, and Predictive Modellers.
- Build ETL solutions that clean and combine multiple sources into production warehouses.
- Apply data engineering best practices, including automated testing, code abstraction, and performance optimization.
- Participate in code reviews and support the Pricing team with data processing and coding best practices.
- Develop knowledge of Allianz’s IT landscape, data, and data systems.
- Support reporting dashboard and application development when needed.
- Analyze, debug, and solve complex data problems while collaborating with international stakeholders.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience using SQL and/or PySpark for data-focused solutions.
- At least 3 years of experience using Databricks.
- Significant SQL experience and strong PySpark experience building data pipelines.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a numerical field, preferably Computer Science or Data Engineering, or equivalent qualification by experience.
- Experience with data pipeline and ETL development, data cleaning, and consolidating multiple sources into a production warehouse.
- Experience analyzing, debugging, and solving highly complex problems.
- Knowledge of engineering principles such as automated testing, code abstraction, and performance optimization.
- Knowledge of P&C insurance, ideally including experience working with Pricing teams.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
Benefits
- Counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions.
- Personalized monthly benefits budget covering options such as medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, and Allianz Tiriac insurance discounts.
- Birthday time off, additional annual vacation days, paid leave on December 24 and 31, holiday flexibility, and allowances for significant life events.
- Technical and soft-skills training, international certifications, LinkedIn and Allianz learning resources, language development, and a Leadership Program.
- Performance-based rewards, team and individual recognition programs, and internal referral bonuses.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About Allianz SE
Allianz SE is a Munich-based public company that provides property-casualty, life and health insurance, and asset management to individuals and businesses worldwide. It earns premiums and investment-management fees, operating through brands such as Allianz Commercial and asset managers including PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors. Founded in 1890 and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, it serves over 100 million customers in about 70 countries.