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Data Engineer (Airport/Manufacturing Experience Required)

Middlesex
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Location: Middlesex 3 days in the office 2 days' work from home
Salary: Negotiable to £70,000 Dependent on Experience
Job Reference J12953

Please note we can only accept applications from those with current UK working rights for this role, this client cannot offer visa sponsorship.

A market leading global logistics organisation seeks an experienced Data Engineer to support the development and optimisation of data pipelines. The role will focus on ensuring the reliable flow of information across the business, maintaining the highest standards of quality data and integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and collaborative team working in a fast paced, team orientated environment.

Job Role and Responsibilities
·Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes
·Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and delivery
·Monitor and troubleshoot data systems, addressing issues promptly to minimise downtime
·Support the implementation of data quality and data governance best practices
·Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data infrastructure
·Document processes, configurations, and data flows to facilitate knowledge sharing across the team
·Responsibility for planning activities and projects
·Ensures the highest quality of information, reports and communications are being delivered to our customers and internally
·Build business partnerships with key customers and other external partners by understanding the business and political environment in which they operate and by adding personal value
·Strategically challenges the status quo for identification of ongoing enhancements to operational effectiveness and enhancement of the customer experience

Role Qualification
·Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related discipline
·Proven experience of SQL and relational databases
·Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, or Scala)
·Proven experience of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
·Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
·Prior airport or manufacturing industry experience essential

If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity, please make an application today!

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