SSE plc
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Data Engineer
Base Location: Havant, Reading, Glasgow and Perth
Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building capability for a digital SSE of the future, and meeting the needs of our customers in a new way. SSE IT is building its Agile capability and continues to increase the proportion of its delivery which utilises Agile methodology and tools. As a result, it is desirable that role holders have Agile experience and demonstrate an interest in championing it across the business.
The Data Engineer role is responsible for the creation and maintenance of analytics infrastructure, providing the foundation for data needs. This includes developing, constructing, maintaining and testing data architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems, implementing data flows to connect operational systems, and writing and executing ETL scripts and code. Data Engineers ensure stability, robustness and resilience of data products, and make changes when necessary. They support continuous improvement of standards and provide leadership to develop other team members by providing technical guidance alongside other data engineering functions for their customers. The bulk of the work involves building, managing and optimising data pipelines and data models used by Data Scientists. Data Engineers also work closely with Data Management teams on governance and security, and collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver these pipelines and models effectively into production.
You will
- Be involved in the design, engineering, improvement and productionisation of enterprise level data solutions using Azure data related resources.
- Use the data team’s standards to ensure appropriate code quality and that agreed patterns and practices are being followed.
- Assist other data professionals (data scientists, data analysts and other data consumers).
- Maintain a curated data model for use by data professionals.
- Comply with data governance and SSE Security Standards.
You have
- Proficient in building and optimising ETL pipelines in Databricks using PySpark.
- Data management, engineering and analysis experience.
- Experience in automated data driven testing and analysis.
- A systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts as applied to data driven analytics projects.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact or 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
