Data Engineering Manager (Hands-on leadership role)
Role Summary
Bowtieʼs mission is to make insurance good again and our vision is to build a category-defining health insurance company.
As a young and fast-growing company, grooming and learning from the next generation is always our priority. We are looking for great talents who share our values to help us unleash the power of data for informed decision-making, stay competitive, and achieve their strategic objectives.
This is a newly created role and you will be setting the foundation for (and possibly leading) our BI/ data team moving forward!
About the Role
You will work in a dynamic environment that values cross-functional collaboration.
You will lead a lean team of data engineers, working closely with them and
business stakeholders to design, develop, and improve our data infrastructure.
This include, but is not limited to, suggesting data initiatives that would further
drive data-informed decision-making culture across the organization, and
overseeing the integration of new technologies and initiatives such as data and AI,
or machine learning operations.
Given the compact nature of the team, this role will require a hands-on approach,
balancing strategic leadership with practical implementation. Our current tech
stack reflects a modern, agile approach, utilizing contemporary data solutions that
prioritize flexibility and efficiency. We employ cloud-based data warehousing, ETL
processes with tools like dbt, and implementing data orchestration technologies
with Docker and Dagster. We are continually expanding and improving our toolkit
to further promote a self-service analytics culture and streamline reporting
processes.
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
Data Strategy and Leadership
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Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with business
objectives -
Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of
continuous learning and innovation -
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify data-driven opportunities for
business growth
Data Architecture and Governance
- Design and oversee the implementation of robust data architecture
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Establish data governance policies and ensure compliance with data privacy
regulations -
Implement data quality measures and best practices
Analytics and Reporting
- Oversee the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions
- Drive the adoption of self-service BI tools across the organization
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Collaborate with business units to translate their needs into actionable insights
Data-Driven Culture
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Promote data literacy across the organization through training and knowledge
sharing - Foster a culture of data-driven decision making at all levels of the company
Roughly, the composition of your task will be as follows:
- Strategic planning and team leadership
- Data architecture and governance
- Analytics and reporting oversight
- Stakeholder management and communication
The success of this role will be measured by:
- Increased adoption of data-driven decision making across the organization
- Improved data quality and accessibility
- Successful implementation of key data initiatives
- Team performance and growth
About you
We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong technical skills and leadership abilities:
- [proficient] Experience in leading data teams and initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- [proficient] Strong understanding of data architecture, warehousing, and BI best practices; Experience in handling large scale data infrastructure
- [proficient] Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- [fair] Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and popular BI tools (e.g., Metabase, Looker, Tableau)
- [Proficient] Knowledge of cloud-based data solutions, AWS preferred
- [fair] Understanding of data governance and privacy regulations
- [plus] Experience in agile methodologies and data-oriented project management.
We Offer
Apart from a great career path and an opportunity to do good and do well, we also offer:
- Competitive package
- Flexible work arrangement
- Benefits include medical/ dental coverage and wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- Fun, co-operative, and flexible startup culture
- Weekly sharing sessions and regular social gatherings
- Excellent learning opportunities with Professional Development Sponsorship
About Bowtie
We are the first licensed virtual insurer (虛擬保險公司) in Hong Kong.
We believe that insurance is fundamentally good, and we are here to bring the good back through our passionate, innovative, and customer-centric team.
By combining our deep domain expertise and our own proprietary modern technology, we are building one of the most iconic, category-defining health insurance companies in Asia.
We take pride in moving fast all the time and our track record in moving ahead in the game. Our digital insurance platform is also ranked #2 in the world in Sia Partners' 2023 report.
As we grow, we're always looking for highly dynamic, hands-on, and passionate talent to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you will grow together with strong talents from different backgrounds and build products and services that bring a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Hong Kong / Asia, apply to our opening today!
Information collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
The company will retain all applications no longer than 24 months of which will be destroyed thereafter.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability, or family status in the employment process.
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Role
- Data
- Locations
- Hong Kong
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited
Our purpose is simple - we are here to bring back the good of insurance: protecting people and their families.
By combining our deep domain expertise and our modern proprietary technology, we strive to provide better insurance products and world-class insurance experience to the public.
In the past 4+ years, we have been providing a wide range of medical coverage to the Hong Kong public. Our sum assured has exceeded US$5 Billion.
Let's continue to deliver a better insurance experience for all.
Let's Make Insurance Good Again.
Data Engineering Manager (Hands-on leadership role)
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