Data Engineer / Data Architect

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Data Engineer / Data Architect on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 2-3 days per week onsite.

Rate: £70.00 per hour

Location: Stevenage

Hybrid / Remote working: 2-3 days per week onsite. A compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday is an option.

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Data Engineer / Data Architect Job Description:

We are looking for a Data Engineer to work with the customer support department and project teams to work with the development and evolution of database solutions, migrating data from legacy systems, and designing conceptual and logical data models. Working with a large and long standing data model, the successful applicant will be working to organise and optimize the data, the database systems, define security procedures, and collaborate with the business department to identify future needs and requirements.

Responsibilities:

Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information

Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality

Analysing, planning, and defining data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data

Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions

Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts

Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements

Optimize new and current database systems

Define security and backup procedures

Collaborating with other teams within the organisation to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals

Provide operational support for Management Information Systems

Skillset/experience required:

Proficiency in SQL is essential and experience with data visualization is highly desirable.

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience in data modelling, metadata management, data synthesis

Proven work experience as a Data Engineer or similar role

In-depth understanding of database structure principles

Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements

Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques

Proven analytical skills

Problem-solving attitude