Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?** **
We are looking for someone with deep hands‑on experience in data engineering and platform design, to join in the role of a Senior Data Solution Designer or Mid Data Solution Designer. You will work across teams and stakeholder groups, ensuring clarity and alignment.
What will you be doing?
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Shaping the architecture and design of enterprise‑scale data platforms for Aviva UK.
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Enabling delivery of a Single View of Customer and next‑generation data capabilities.
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Making strategic design decisions for data platforms.
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Developing both high‑level and detailed solution designs.
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Guiding and supporting engineering teams through implementation.
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Ensuring data platforms are scalable, secure, and compliant with enterprise architectural standards.
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Translating business needs into robust, fit‑for‑purpose data platform designs.
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Supporting Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate technical approaches.
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Producing data models and detailed data mapping specifications.
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Overseeing transition from design to engineering delivery.
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Collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Data Engineering Technical Leads.
What we’re looking for?
Technical skills:
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At least 2 years of experience in a relevant role for the Mid position, 5+ for the Senior role.
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Strong expertise designing solutions in Snowflake using modern features (Dynamic Tables, Snowpipe Streaming, Cortex AI).
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Ability to design and implement reusable frameworks, user defined functions and components using Snowpark or SQL.
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Solid background in data modelling, data quality, orchestration (Airflow) and Python‑based workflows.
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Experience with cloud‑native architectures, serverless patterns and automation.
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Understanding of performance optimisation, monitoring and reducing platform cost (credit consumption).
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Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
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Experience with Customer Data Platforms, Master Data Management and real‑time data pipelines is beneficial.
Soft skills:
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Explaining complex design decisions in a way business and technical teams can understand.
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Influencing Solution Architects, Engineers and Change teams.
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Documenting designs clearly and ensure shared understanding across delivery squads.
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Ability to challenge assumptions respectfully and promote the best architectural outcomes.
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Setting design standards and best practices; reduce technical debt and increase automation.
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Mentoring designers/engineers; provide oversight to partner deliverables (e.g., TCS).
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Promoting a security‑first culture throughout the platform lifecycle.
**In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide: **
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Contract of employment
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Performance Bonus
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Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
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Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
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Additional parent privileges:
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baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
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shortened working time after parental leave
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Employer-funded group insurance
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Employee Shares Plan
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Extra day off for birthday
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Paid time off to volunteer
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Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
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Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
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Psychological support consultations
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Access to the e-learning platforms
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Internal employee referral program
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Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month
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Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
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Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
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Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter
**Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply! **
Aviva is for everyone!
**We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright! **
As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.
Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!
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