Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer – Salary circa £100,000

This is a great job for someone who thrives on shaping the future of data engineering, enjoys working with cutting-edge platforms like Snowflake, and is excited to influence strategic data initiatives. Whether you're an experienced data engineer ready for a step up or a seasoned professional looking to lead impactful projects, this role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and deliver real value across Aviva.

A bit about the job:

As a Principal Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering data engineering solutions that support Aviva’s business goals. You’ll be part of the Technology Platforms team within Group IT, helping to shape the roadmap for Snowflake and DBT tooling. Your work will enable better decision-making across the business—from pricing and marketing to fraud detection and regulatory reporting. You’ll collaborate with architects, platform leads, and business stakeholders to ensure our data platforms are scalable, secure, and future-ready.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong experience designing and delivering data products using Snowflake and modern data tooling.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Deep understanding of data governance, architecture, and emerging concepts like Data Mesh.
• Experience leading or contributing to multi-year strategic data initiatives.
• A curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of data trends.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £100,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your 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, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - 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
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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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? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also 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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Martyn Biddulph a call on 07826 556 965 or send an email to martyn.biddulph@aviva.com.