Senior Business Development Representative

Soho, London Hybrid working: 3 days in the office Tues - Thurs The Role We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Team, taking a leading role in building the complex, scalable systems that power our data strategy. You will lead architectural discussions, own the design of business-critical data solutions and deliver high-quality systems that bring millions of fans closer to the sports they love. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the optimisation of our data platforms for real-time AI/ML workloads, mentor engineers and make a significant impact on our business. The Senior Data Engineer leads technical initiatives, maintains data integrity and performance, and works across teams to translate complex business requirements into effective data solutions. The role also uses automation and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decision-making and productivity across the organisation. At LiveScore Group, we’re the proud home of three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming world: LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. A fully owned and operated ecosystem that converges the two worlds of sports media and sports betting. We’re proud of the high ratings for our commitment to excellence and fueling fan’s passion for sport driving us to the top. We don’t just lead; we innovate. Our cutting-edge products and immersive experiences set the standard, but it’s our people who truly make the difference. Every day, our team embody our values: adaptability, teamwork, a fan-driven approach, and an ever-curious mindset that fuels our ambition. As we scale and continue to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive, we know we need the most talented people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you’re good at what you do, come and join us. The more inclusive we are, the more amazing experiences we can create for our users. We know that job descriptions can sometimes seem daunting, and you might not feel you tick every box. But, if you’re passionate about the role and have relevant experience, we want to hear from you!  Key Responsibilities  * Lead the design and delivery of robust data pipelines using GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub and Cloud Storage. This includes integrating data from various sources, ensuring data quality and enabling real-time processing capabilities. * Own the design of data models and databases that support business analytics and intelligence, using dimensional data-modelling principles. Select and use GCP database technologies such as Bigtable, Spanner or Firestore to optimise performance and scalability. * Lead the automation of data workflows and optimisation of data storage and processing costs within GCP. Use tools such as Cloud Composer for orchestration and establish best practices in performance tuning. * Ensure data security by implementing GCP security practices. Manage access controls, comply with data-governance policies and safeguard sensitive information. * Work closely with data engineers, business analysts and IT teams to define data requirements and deliver comprehensive data solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members. * Evaluate new GCP features and data-engineering technologies, setting technical direction where they can enhance data infrastructure or enable new data products. * Lead the resolution of critical pipeline failures and data-quality incidents, performing fault analysis and ensuring that preventative improvements are implemented. * Lead critical system-design and architectural decisions for scalable batch and real-time workloads. * Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex or ambiguous business needs into effective and innovative data solutions. * Mentor engineers, review technical designs and foster a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence. * Own improvements to the reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness of data systems. * Lead the design and maintenance of robust, secure integrations with core internal systems and critical third-party platforms. * Define appropriate monitoring and alerting standards to ensure high system reliability and minimal downtime. Skills, Knowledge and Experience  * Significant experience in data engineering or data warehousing with large-scale, complex datasets. * Advanced SQL and Python skills, with experience using AI-assisted development tools appropriately. * Strong knowledge of data-modelling techniques. * Deep experience with cloud data services and technologies, ideally within the GCP ecosystem, such as Dataflow, Pub/Sub, BigQuery or Vertex AI. * Proven experience designing and implementing robust ELT pipelines, including real-time and large-scale batch processing. * Proven ability to deploy and maintain data infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles and tools such as Terraform. * Experience with Airflow environment management and Docker. * Experience contributing to an AI roadmap and evaluating AI tooling, including coding agents, for use within the development lifecycle. * The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Demonstrable experience applying data-governance, privacy and security best practices in a regulated environment. * A proactive and curious approach, with the ability to anticipate and resolve system inefficiencies. * The ability to lead cross-functional technical work and translate complex or ambiguous requirements into robust data solutions. * A track record of taking end-to-end ownership for the quality, reliability and performance of business-critical data solutions. * Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical standards across a team. What can we offer?  * Company Performance Bonus * Flexible Working Agreements where applicable * Private Healthcare Scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance * Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay * Subsidised Gym Membership * Annual Travel Card Loan & Ride to Work Scheme * Life Assurance (x3 salary) * Contributory Pension Plan * Virgin Family: Giving you access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences * Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials

Who we are Apollo [https://apollounderwriting.com/], a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks. Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people. Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy. With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world. Your Role As Lead Business Analyst, you'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.You'll establish and continuously improve Apollo's Business Analysis practice while partnering with stakeholders across Technology, Underwriting, Finance, Risk and Data to translate complex business challenges into clear, deliverable solutions. You'll bring structure to ambiguity, ask the right questions and ensure every requirement is grounded in genuine user need. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building capability, influencing ways of working and remaining actively involved in delivery rather than moving into pure people management. What you'll do * Lead and establish Apollo's Business Analysis practice, defining standards, templates and best practice. * Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Underwriting, Finance, Risk and Data to understand business needs and translate them into clear, deliverable solutions. * Own requirements from discovery through to delivery, producing user stories, process maps and functional documentation. * Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions and cross-functional collaboration. * Work closely with Engineering, Architecture and Data teams to ensure business requirements translate into practical technical solutions. * Analyse current and future business processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and improve. * Support user journey mapping, UX activities and solution design where appropriate. * Contribute to testing, user adoption and successful implementation of new capabilities. * Coach and support partner Business Analysts, helping maintain consistent standards across internal and external delivery teams. * Help shape agile delivery, backlog management and ways of working across the Digital Solutions function. What we are looking for You'll bring experience leading Business Analysis within digital, software or data-driven environments and be comfortable operating across both strategic and delivery-focused work. We're particularly interested in people who have experience with: * Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst delivering digital products or software solutions. * Experience establishing or improving Business Analysis standards, frameworks or ways of working. * Excellent stakeholder management, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence decision making. * Strong experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops and writing high-quality user stories. * A solid understanding of agile delivery, backlog refinement and iterative product development. * Experience working alongside Product Managers, Engineers, Architects and Data teams. * Process mapping and business process improvement experience, including identifying opportunities for automation. * An understanding of data, systems integration and API-led solutions. * Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting other Business Analysts would be beneficial. * Experience within insurance or another regulated industry would be beneficial but is not essential What you’ll get in return We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance. Our commitment to inclusion At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk. We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated. We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace. Hybrid & flexible working Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Supporting your application Apollo is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience where every candidate feels supported and able to perform at their best. To help us do this, we invite you to complete a confidential ClearTalents profile. It takes just a few minutes and allows you to share any adjustments that may support you during the recruitment process. Your information remains private, and the recruitment team is only notified if an adjustment is requested. Please register to create your profile here: ClearTalents [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wakgC2gl7HkXLR0FnfXS54zFV?domain=ctir.cleartalents.com]