Data Engineer

Abertay University; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern university in Scotland seeks a Data Engineer to develop and support enterprise data solutions. You will work in a hybrid arrangement, focusing on data architecture and SQL performance tuning. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in data warehousing and diagnosing integration issues. Join a vibrant team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in developing and supporting enterprise data solutions.
• Advanced SQL skills for complex queries and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support enterprise data solutions.
• Diagnose data consistency and integration issues.
• Create and maintain views, tables, and schedules.

Skills

Data warehouse development

SQL skills

Knowledge of data architecture

Relational databases

APIs

Performance tuning

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer • Full Time, Permanent • Grade 7 (£38,784.49 - £46,048.78)

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high-quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

IT Services is a friendly, vibrant and fast-moving department with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and high-quality digital technology services to our staff and students.

Following a recent expansion, we are seeking to appoint a Data Engineer to join the team. This role will report to the Head of Enterprise Applications and requires significant experience in developing, implementing and supporting enterprise data solutions.

Requirements

• Significant experience of developing, implementing, and supporting a data warehouse or real-time reporting platform in a complex enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of data architecture, relational databases, and APIs.
• Experience in creating and maintaining new views, tables, and schedules.
• Experience of diagnosing performance bottlenecks, data inconsistencies, and integration issues.
• Advanced SQL skills for complex queries, joins, indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning.

Working arrangements

This role benefits from hybrid working arrangements.

Application notes

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Equal Opportunities

Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040