Data Analyst Programmer

Vm2r; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

Group pension plan

Job summary

Vm2r in Bristol is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to develop and maintain advanced analytics solutions on cloud platforms, targeting primarily Microsoft Azure. The role includes building data pipelines, identifying issues, and collaborating with clients to meet their data needs.

Applicants should have over 3 years of experience in data engineering, advanced SQL skills, and fluency in Python. The position offers comprehensive training and a competitive salary of 30K per annum, alongside various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years experience in data engineering.
• Knowledge and/or certifications in data engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines.
• Identify and patch issues in the pipeline.
• Communicate with stakeholders to gather data requirements.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Analytical skills

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

Power BI

Job description

The role will be based in Bristol & London however as a result of the wide variety of clients and projects, you may be asked to work in other locations and beyond, sometimes at short notice and sometimes over lengthy periods of time. Your desire and ability to do this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Candidates who are unable or do not wish to work on projects in other locations will still be considered.

Overview of the role

Our ideal candidate is one that has a solid technical background and demonstrable data engineering skills gained in a practical environment and as such those with only theoretical viewpoints will not be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to build on these skills and help deliver and maintain an end-to-end advanced analytics solution on cloud.

You will have exposure with cloud, preferably in Microsoft Azure build and maintain data pipelines, understand CI/CD for end-to-end cloud solutions, be able to manage and maintain pre-existing ecosystems, you will be competent in SQL and Python and able to flex into different variants easily and as required.

Key activities include, but not be limited to:

• Build and maintain data pipelines (including those from 3rd party sources and APIs)
• Identifying and patching issues and bugs identified in the pipeline/architecture
• Working as part of a data specialist team to deliver quality service to engagement client
• Providing access and identity management to onboard new customers onto the pre-existing platform
• Communicating with key stakeholders to define data requirements to support business issues / queries, including collecting, analysing, interpreting, and translating the result to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

We're looking for candidates with the following:

• More than 3 years experience working in the area of data engineering
• Knowledge and/or certifications demonstrating capability in the above
• Demonstrable experience across data engineering disciplines including data governance, quality, migration, modelling and warehousing
• Advanced working knowledge in SQL and fluency in Python
• Significant practical experience working with cloud platforms (Azure strongly preferred)
• Experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and architecture
• Experience with both PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
• Demonstrable experience of success within a range of complex project environments and sectors
• Proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Proven analytical and skeptical mindset with an ability to develop solutions to technical problems
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and take responsibility for the work you deliver
• Open to learning new technologies, methodologies, and skills

Preferred:

• Strong development skills withAzure Data Lake,Azure Data Factory, SQL Data WarehouseAzure Blob, Azure Storage Explorer, Stream Analytics and Event Hub.
• Experience working with the Microsoft Azure cloud-based ecosystem
• Experience in Extracting data from heterogeneous data sources by usingETL tools
• Experience in creating and managingSSAS Tabularmodels, creating Dimension and Fact Tables.
• Finance or Insurance domain
• Reporting Tools Power BI, Cognos ,MicroStrategy.

What is in it for you?

As we're responsive to client demands, your role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity longer-term to work with a wide variety of high profile clients. We're also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally. You'll therefore be included on our specific Operate training framework, tailored to match your skills, needs and career aspirations. Fully funded by us, you'll complete externally accredited qualifications that will benefit you in the role you are working in. Our training programme is further enhanced through a variety of softer skills training sessions focusing on your relationships and leadership skills.

In addition to the client projects and training, our employees are also rewarded with various other as part of your employment

• Our dedicated internal Careers Service.
• Competitive salary plus a potential discretionary bonus (performance related)
• 25 days standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits package
• Flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to suit your (and your family's) needs.
• Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding provided by VM2R

Salary : 30K per Annum +Benefits