Data Engineer

Aviva
Norwich
3 months ago
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This is a great job for someone who…


…loves solving data puzzles and is curious about how data engineering influences our Aviva customer journeys.


You will already be a Data Engineer, excited by the possibilities of big data, automation, and innovation. You’re keen to grow your skills in a collaborative, supportive team and want to make a real impact on how we understand and serve our customers.


If Snowflake, DBT, SQL, Python, and customer‑centric data solutions spark your interest – this could be your next big move.


A bit about the job

You’ll join the Single View of Customer (SVOC) platform team, part of Aviva’s Customer Data Platforms (CDP).


We build and manage unified customer data products that power analytics, marketing, servicing, and operations.


As a Snowflake Analyst/Engineer, you’ll help deliver engineering changes that improve customer experience and engagement.


You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, product owners and stakeholders to turn business needs into high‑quality data solutions.


Skills and experience we’re looking for

  • Strong data analysis and low‑level design skills to support fact finds and root cause analysis
  • A curious, analytical mindset – comfortable working independently and in a team
  • Ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions
  • Hands‑on experience with Snowflake, DBT, SQL, and ETL processes in AWS environments (e.g. S3, Redshift, Postgres)
  • Familiarity with Python or PySpark, and orchestration tools like Airflow

What you’ll get for this role

  • Salary circa £45,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity: 8% of annual salary – actual amount depends on 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; you can choose 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 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
  • Up to 3 paid volunteering days to help others
  • Well‑being support and tools (see full details in the benefits package)

Aviva is for everyone

  • We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply.
  • We consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
  • We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
  • Most of our people are smart working – spending about 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
  • We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disclosed disability, please email us to arrange an interview.

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Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Insurance, Financial Services, and Banking

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