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Data Engineering Lead

Chubb

Data Engineering Lead

full-timePosted: Jun 25, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026Madrid, Spain

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of a world-class data platform in a global insurance environment?Chubb European Group is looking for a Senior Data Engineering Lead to drive the design, build, and evolution of our data platform across Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake.This is a hands-on leadership role with real architectural influence. You’ll set the technical direction for complex, data-heavy solutions, lead engineering squads through the full delivery lifecycle, and help define the frameworks, patterns, and integrations that power data across the business. We’re looking for an experienced engineer who wants more than delivery — someone who wants to own the “how” of a modern data platform, write code where it matters, raise the bar on engineering quality, and mentor others while turning strategy into production-ready solutions. The role reports to the EMEA Data Engineering and Architecture Lead and works closely with engineering squads, solution architects, product owners, and business stakeholders across the region. Key responsibilities: Lead the design, build, and optimisation of scalable, high-performance data pipelines and applications on Databricks, Snowflake, and AzureStay hands-on with critical code paths, solving complex technical challenges and setting the standard for quality, testing, and operational excellenceDefine and promote engineering standards across squads, including coding practices, CI/CD, testing, observability, and performanceGuide delivery from discovery to go-live across multiple initiatives, ensuring speed without compromising quality, security, or maintainabilityMentor engineers, review designs and pull requests, and help grow the data engineering capabilityChampion Agile ways of working to improve team effectiveness and delivery flowMake pragmatic architecture decisions across cloud-native solutions, microservices, and event-driven patternsDesign and build core data assets on Databricks, including medallion-style data lakes, PySpark pipelines, streaming solutions, and downstream data productsPartner with architects and stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business goals, compliance requirements, and target architecture Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Strong hands-on experience building and operating production data platforms on Databricks and SnowflakeDeep knowledge of Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud data engineering on AzureProven experience leading engineering squads and owning technical direction, trade-offs, and outcomesStrong background in data warehouse design, distributed systems, performance tuning, cost optimisation, and resilienceExperience with Databricks on Azure, PySpark, Delta Lake, Structured Streaming, Delta Live Tables, and Event Hubs/KafkaConfidence working across the full SDLC, with strong CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practicesAbility to influence senior stakeholders and translate business needs into clear technical solutionsExperience in insurance or financial services is a plus What we offer in return:32 days of vacation a year2 days working from home option + additional flexible daysWorking from home allowanceEntry time flexibilityPrivate medical insuranceLife and accident insuranceMeal allowancePension planStock purchase planFlexible compensation schemeWellhubEmployee assistance programComprehensive Learning & Development offer Integrity. Client Focus. Respect. Excellence. TeamworkOur core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.Diversity & InclusionAt Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Chubb Spain must be legally authorized to work in Spain.

Locations

  • Madrid, Spain
  • Madrid - Manoteras

Skills Required

  • and operating production data platforms on Databricksintermediate
  • Sparkintermediate
  • data warehouse designintermediate
  • Databricks on Azureintermediate
  • insuranceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). (experience)
  • Strong hands-on experience building and operating production data platforms on Databricks and Snowflake (experience)
  • Deep knowledge of Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud data engineering on Azure (experience)
  • Proven experience leading engineering squads and owning technical direction, trade-offs, and outcomes (experience)
  • Strong background in data warehouse design, distributed systems, performance tuning, cost optimisation, and resilience (experience)
  • Experience with Databricks on Azure, PySpark, Delta Lake, Structured Streaming, Delta Live Tables, and Event Hubs/Kafka (experience)
  • Confidence working across the full SDLC, with strong CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practices (experience)
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business needs into clear technical solutions (experience)
  • Experience in insurance or financial services is a plus (experience)
  • 32 days of vacation a year (experience)
  • 2 days working from home option + additional flexible days (experience)
  • Working from home allowance (experience)
  • Entry time flexibility (experience)
  • Private medical insurance (experience)
  • Life and accident insurance (experience)
  • Meal allowance (experience)
  • Pension plan (experience)
  • Stock purchase plan (experience)
  • Flexible compensation scheme (experience)
  • Wellhub (experience)
  • Employee assistance program (experience)
  • Comprehensive Learning & Development offer (experience)

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