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Lead Data Engineer

Norwich
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Lead Data Engineer required to play an integral role in this businesses data-driven journey for a large and exciting strategic project transforming raw data into actionable insights. Some of your duties will be to lead and implement ongoing management data strategy, analyse raw data to unearth valuable trends and patterns along with design, build and maintain robust data systems.

Skills Required:

Proven track record as a Lead Data Engineer ideally within a data-driven organization.
Strong technical expertise in data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
Strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining data lakes and warehouses.
Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, (DAX would be desirable)
Strong knowledge of cloud-based relational and non-relational data structures.
Hands-on experience with SQL database design, coding, optimization, and maintenance.
Proven working experience in one or more of the following areas: big data, business analytics, data analytics, data science.
Exceptional numerical and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Worked in a collaborative Agile environment.
Line management to a small data team.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

What the business can offer you….(to name but a few!)

Hybrid/flexible working pattern
Pension
25 days holiday (+BH's) + birthday off!
Medical Insurance/Health care
Ongoing professional development
If you wish to work with a business that offers passion for progress and inspires then please send a copy of your CV to the link.

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