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Data Engineer

Gama Aviation LLC
Farnborough
1 week ago
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Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineer who will manage challenging and rewarding data migrations for our clients. Part of this role will require learning various elements of software development, micro-service architecture and the importance of SaaS APIs. Over time there is potential for this individual to join our software development team. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who would thrive in an environment where they will be responsible for a key customer-facing function, whilst also having the opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge of data engineering and software development. You would be working closely with our experienced engineering team, who will be supportive in giving you the advice and exposure to learn and develop your knowledge.

Location: Farnborough HQ (Hybrid)

Role: Data Engineer

Primary responsibilities
  • Working with assigned customers to lead on data migration tasks, especially migrating customers’ data from existing 3rd party systems into the myairops platform.
  • Executing, and managing the data migration process to maximise efficiency and accuracy of migration, whilst collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the data design, functionality, and processes are aligned.
  • Managing discussions with relevant Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to identify, define, and document the business requirements for the data migration.
  • Develop and execute the extraction and transformation scripts/processes/activities from the clients’ existing systems.
  • Maintain and manage data onboarding scripts and tools to allow the loading of customer data to environments.
  • Transfer of data to templates ready for migration, ensuring a clear and complete understanding of the requirements.
  • Determine ways to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy of transfer using suitable tools.
  • Escalate any risks or issues encountered or anticipated as early as possible, to ensure minimal impact to the client projects.
  • Manage the quality of process data into the environment, minimising the levels of defects and occurrences of incorrect data.
  • Maintain quality of documentation and activity to agreed levels within the appropriate areas.
  • Maintain core data repositories for baseline product environment delivery, ensuring ETL pipelines for data input to products and central data sources/microservices are maintained and managed.
Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Degree or equivalent experience within relevant area of Engineering
  • Intermediate level knowledge of SQL
  • Basic knowledge of Python
  • Basic knowledge of C#
  • Basic understanding of JSON
  • Understand the principles of building interactive applications to communicate with Business APIs
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, utilising effective time management & prioritising skills
  • Able to proactively manage and anticipate potential issues and risks
  • Able to demonstrate strong communication skills, to work effectively with all teams across the business, instilling confidence and trust in our data engineering capabilities
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Group Pension Scheme – up to 5% contributions matched
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Travel Insurance
  • Private Healthcare (after probation)
  • Discounts at popular retailers

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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