Lead Data Engineer

SBG are currently seeking a Lead Data Engineer to lead the design, development and optimisation of the data platforms and infrastructure that underpin underwriting, pricing and risk decision-making across the business. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for architecting scalable, high-performing data solutions that enable advanced analytics, improve pricing accuracy and support effective portfolio management within the motor insurance market.
Working closely with Underwriting, Pricing, Data Science and Technology teams, the Lead Data Engineer will shape and deliver the data strategy, ensuring that data platforms are robust, secure and capable of supporting current and future business needs. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and developing data engineers, establishing engineering best practices, and driving continuous improvement across the data estate.

As a key member of the team, the Lead Data Engineer will play a critical role in enhancing risk modelling capabilities, strengthening data governance and regulatory compliance, and enabling data-driven decision making that supports the organisation's strategic growth objectives.