Data Engineer

Confidential; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading global logistics organization seeks a Data Engineer to join their Birmingham team. This role involves managing data pipelines and ensuring data quality while collaborating with other data professionals. Candidates should have a background in SQL and experience with Azure, with opportunities for growth in a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and relational databases expected.
• Familiarity with Azure and related cloud technologies needed.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate data delivery.
• Monitor data systems, troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

SQL

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Java

Scala

ETL

Data Warehousing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Job description

About the job.

Data Engineer (Azure)

Location: Birmingham — 2 days in the office, 3 days work from home.

Salary: Negotiable up to £60,000, dependent on experience.

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

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining 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 minimize downtime.
• Support the implementation of data quality and data governance best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of data infrastructure.
• Document processes, configurations, and data flows to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Plan activities and projects, ensuring high-quality information, reports, and communication delivery.
• Build business partnerships by understanding the business and political environment, adding value, and challenging the status quo for ongoing enhancements.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure and Snowflake.
• Knowledge of containers like Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala).
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today!

Additional Information

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible, ideally 9AM - 4PM
• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start

About Confidential: More than 3000 employees.