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Data Engineer

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Leeds
3 weeks ago
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We’re looking for someone who has experience guiding teams and supporting clients to use data to make better decision making. Data is at the heart of everything we do and we're working on some amazing projects across both our Health and Private clients. If you're interested in being involved in work that delivers real value then we'd love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring to Answer

  • Designing and implementing complex data pipelines, leveraging both NoSQL and relational databases.
  • Develop and manage cloud-based data solutions, ensuring scalability and security.
  • Lead and mentor junior data engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
  • Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment of data services.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other relevant backend languages.
  • Utilise backend programming languages effectively for data processing and manipulation.

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them:

  • Actively participate in the organisation and delivery of our Data Engineer Academy.
  • Apply advanced scripting skills to automate data processes and integrate ETL workflows.
  • Engage with business intelligence (BI) tools and techniques to deliver actionable insights.
  • Advocate and apply best practices in software design patterns, principles, and architecture patterns.
  • Stay abreast of the latest trends in data engineering, with a focus on healthcare data standards (SNOMED, FHIR, HL7).
  • Understanding the role of a consultancy and sharing a passion for helping solve our customers problems.

The perks of being @ Answer

We’re an Employee-Owned Company. After 12 months – through the Employee Ownership Trust you will be part of the ownership of Answer; a major factor in driving engagement, retention and growth for our people.

  • Flexible annual leave (buy/sell and carry forward)
  • Company-wide bonus, paid twice a year (and it's income tax free too!)
  • Continuous training and development - if you want to learn, we’ll provide the support you need
  • Flexible Pension - we match your contributions up to 5%
  • Regular tech catch ups/hack events - we also encourage external tech events!
  • A packed social calendar including; End of Year Party (partners invited) and Summer away days, monthly and quarterly company team socials.
  • Free parking at Head Offices in central Leeds, plus Cycle2Work & Green Car Lease schemes to help get you here.
  • The chance to give back – get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech, as well as lots of charity and community events.
  • Hybrid and flexible working – you can vary your working when and where you work, to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need to.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Answer we proudly embrace diversity and inclusion - we want to create a safe environment for everyone to bring their true selves to work. We will do everything we can to support your application; if you require any adjustments to be made to your application or interview process please speak to our recruitment team.

A bit more about us.

Answer Digital is a successful digital transformation consultancy headquartered in Leeds. We’re a company on a fast growth trajectory with a reputation of delivering large-scale, operational critical solutions.

People are at the heart of everything we do - so much so we’re owned by our people. It sets us apart from most digital businesses you’ll meet and defines our culture and values. Our people are invested in everything we do, because we are invested in them.

Don't believe us? Well check out our Glassdoor and hear what our people have to say!


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