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Data Engineer

InterWorks
City of London
4 days ago
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If you’re a passionate problem-solver who loves diving into complex data sets, possesses broad programming savvy and excels at building reliable data pipelines, you’ll love being a data engineer at InterWorks. As part of our Data team, you’ll empower our customers to make well-informed, data-driven decisions. Together, we’ll combine expert application of new software and technologies with a unique perspective on bridging the traditional Business-IT divide. Technical stuff aside, you’ll be part of close-knit and helpful team that delivers nothing but the best work to our customers and each other.


What You’ll Do

  • Tackle diverse projects that range in duration from a few days to a few months for clients ranging from local businesses to the Fortune 500
  • Design, develop and implement large scale, high-volume, high-performance data infrastructure and pipelines for Data Lake and Data Warehouse
  • Design cloud-native data pipelines, automation routines, and database schemas that can be leveraged to do predictive and prescriptive machine learning
  • Communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and through concise documentation, to various business sponsors, business analysts and technical resources
  • Build and implement ETL frameworks to improve code quality and reliability
  • Build and enforce common design patterns to increase code maintainability
  • Work with disparate data sources (relational databases, flat files, Excel, HDFS/Big Data systems, high-performance analytical databases, etc.) to unify client data

What You’ll Need

Must-Haves:



  • Strong ETL proficiency using GUI-based tools or code-based patterns
  • Understanding of data-modeling principles
  • Passion for delivering compelling solutions that exceed client expectations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Business acumen
  • A thirst to learn
  • Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations

What We’d Like You to Have

  • Experience with software engineering practices
  • Experience with modern data-engineering practices and frameworks
  • Experience with integration from semi-structured file and API sources
  • Matillion, Fivetran, dbt or other ETL tools

What We Offer

  • Work from wherever you want in the region. Choose your work location when not on client site. We are a remote-first company, so we can accommodate almost any home office location
  • Windows or Mac? 13 inch or 15 inch? Lightweight or heavy-duty? You know what works best for you. Therefore our employees have a wide choice of equipment for their home office, as well as a contribution towards standing desk equipment
  • We InterWorkers like to use our powers for good. As well as undertaking pro bono consulting work, we support our colleagues’ individual charitable passions with dedicated time off for volunteering
  • Wellness Benefit. We want you to stay healthy, which is why our employees can enjoy a Wellness Benefit worth £1000 a year to spend on memberships or subscriptions that help us to maintain a healthy body and mind.
  • Tech Allowance. To help create the right home environment for you to be comfortable and efficient while working, we offer a Tech Allowance to cover accessories and furniture.
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Benefit. This scheme is an opportunity to enjoy savings on a lease car, reduce environmental impact, and take advantage of an all-inclusive, hassle-free car leasing package.
  • Competitive salaries with room for advancement. Expected Salary range: £60-100K

Why InterWorks

InterWorks is a people-focused tech consultancy that empowers clients with customized, collaborative solutions, and we love pursuing innovation alongside people who inspire us. Our approach to work and community is unique and unconventional—just like us—and that’s the way we want it. The only thing missing is you.At InterWorks, we value unique contributions, our people are the glue that holds our business together. We’re always looking for the right people, and we could be your perfect fit.


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