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Data Engineer

Expleo
City of London
1 week ago
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Overview

  • We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design and develop robust data pipelines that support a cloud-based Data Analytics platform. This role plays a key part in transforming the data landscape and enhancing the Data Warehouse Engineering function.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to a range of initiatives focused on improving data quality, accessibility, and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain data pipelines, including error-handling, automation, and performance optimisation.
  • Resolve data queries by tracing issues to source systems.
  • Define and deliver cloud-based data analytics platform requirements using modern EDW tools and practices.
  • Maintain clear and accurate team and technical documentation.
  • Monitor and improve data quality, consistency, and compliance with standards.
  • Apply operational procedures, security protocols, and support frameworks to meet service levels.
  • Recommend development tools to improve delivery efficiency and value.
  • Document systems, solutions, and processes for database and data engineering deliveries.
  • Contribute to IT strategy and architecture development.
  • Ensure solution designs comply with relevant policies, standards, and governance.
  • Maintain strategic oversight across data engineering components.
  • Identify and manage risks and issues proactively.
  • Conduct technical quality checks with leads to ensure standards are met.
  • Promote lean practices by challenging inefficiencies.
  • Support the strategic direction of the IT function with a proactive and positive approach.

Essential skills

  • Proficient in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Snowflake; experience with SSIS is advantageous.
  • Advanced SQL skills, including dynamic SQL for metadata-driven frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of relational database principles and data modelling.
  • Ability to implement DevOps processes to streamline delivery.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Experience

  • Experience in monitoring and optimising database performance.
  • Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and frameworks.
  • Experience with Redgate SQL Toolbelt, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Services, and Python/PySpark.
  • Experience with Azure platforms and various RDBMS systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB).

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo


  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

    • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
    • Communicating and promoting vacancies
    • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
    • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
    • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.


We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.


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