Data Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job involves collaborating with Infrastructure and Data teams to establish a foundation for MI and Data solutions to support decision-making for internal and external customers.
Candidates should have demonstrable experience in SQL coding, ETL/ELT skills, and familiarity with various data sources and version-control systems.
The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering and a strong understanding of database design and data warehousing concepts.
The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.
Successful candidates will be expected to work under pressure, lead analysis and resolution of data issues, and support the development of the MI and Data team.

You will collaborate with the broader Infrastructure and Data teams, establishing a strong foundation for MI and Data solutions to support the decision-making needs of both internal and external customers. Partnering with the Infrastructure and Data teams, you will define data solutions that align with business and external reporting needs. You will offer data engineering expertise to data teams and software developers, guiding them on industry best practices. You will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders. You will identify opportunities to create standards and enhance processes, working alongside your team to implement those improvements.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise as required to the Data team and input to technical projects
Provide a common thread for Data delivery activities from inception, through delivery, into operational running
Troubleshoot performance issues
Lead analysis and resolution of data issues
Able to work under pressure, focus on resolving issues, and deliver to deadlines
Work within an ITIL framework to manage incidents, problems and system changes
Support the development of the MI and Data team, the creation of a data platform and MI reporting capabilities

Skill Set

Demonstrable experience of SQL coding of stored procedures and functions
ETL/ELT Skills using SQL and custom scripts, preferably Python
Experience of working with heterogeneous data sources including REST APIs, SQL databases, NoSQL databases
Experience of version-control systems such as Azure DevOps and / or Git
An understanding of logical and physical database design and the different concepts behind OLTP, OLAP and Data Warehousing
Experienced with MS SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
Ideally exposure to NoSQL database technologies and a desire to learn and work with new data platforms
Ideally exposure to big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg
Ideally exposure to Power BI
Enquiring approach to work, a methodical approach to solving problems and an attention to detail

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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