Data Engineer

Leidos; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will collaborate with Data Architects and engineers to solve critical problems with data. Responsibilities include building and maintaining cloud data environments, debugging issues, and supporting Agile project plans. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Postgres Database administration, SQL, and experience with AWS. The role offers competitive salary and flexible benefits including pension and medical insurance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible benefits (e.g. gym memberships)

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• SC Clearance to start (we will support obtaining this).
• Experience supporting the operations of a large database, preferably Postgres.
• Large scale data migration experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of peer Data Engineers in an Agile manner.
• Build, maintain and operate data environments in the cloud.
• Debug and resolve data processing and analytics issues.
• Support the development of data integration and processing processes.
• Share and collaborate with engineering, testing, and dev-ops teams.

Skills

Postgres Database administration

SQL programming (PL-SQL a plus)

Experience with AWS Database offerings

Expertise with AWS Data Migration Services

Leading a team in an Agile environment

Good communication skills

Experience estimating task effort

Experience analysing and improving query performance

Tools

AWS Aurora

DB2

Oracle

Scripting language (e.g. Python)

Job description

Data Engineer

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

Salary: £47,000 - £61,000

Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission!

Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. We need talented individuals to apply their software development and data engineering skills for solving problems with data across a number of critical UK sectors. We are on a mission to ensure that Leidos stands out in what is becoming an increasingly popular market place. It means creative solutions to problems using innovative design implementation and testing of systems and services with a focus on scalability and sustainability.

What will I be doing?

You will work closely with the Data Architect, Senior Data Engineers and fellow Data Engineers to form an integral part of the team. Our team comprises a blend of seasoned experts and intermediate level engineers. It is a great place to be able to use your skills, learn from others and form one of the best performing teams in the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working in a team of peer Data Engineers in an Agile manner
• Build, Maintain and Operate Data environments in the cloud
• Debug and resolve data processing and analytics issues
• Being proactive in evaluating and developing tools and technologies in improving the data platforms
• Supporting the development of data integration and data processing processes
• Sharing and collaborating with engineering, testing and dev-ops teams
• Supporting the creation of project plans, identification of risks, and generation of risk mitigation plans
• Supporting the migration of test and sensitive production data
• Supporting the operational system in a 3rd Tier support capacity

What does Leidos need from me?

As a minimum you will have:

• Postgres Database administration
• SQL programming (PL-SQL a plus)
• Experience with AWS Database offerings such as RDS, Aurora
• Expertise with AWS Data Migration Services (DMS)
• Leading a team of Data engineers in an Agile / Scrum environment
• Good communication skills
• Experience estimating task effort and identifying dependencies
• Experience analysing and improving query performance

The following would be advantageous:

• AWS Aurora Database or similar RDS managed database
• Experience supporting the operations of a large database, preferably Postgres.
• Large scale data migration experience
• Familiarity with DB2
• Familiarity with Oracle
• Scripting language experience (e.g. Python)

Clearance

SC Clearance to start (we will support obtaining this). SC Clearance for role

Why Leidos

Grow and advance rapidly in your career by letting us challenge you with the world’s toughest technical problems. We are passionate about customer success, teamwork, and making a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, with a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Our reward scheme includes contributory pension, private medical insurance, 33 days annual leave, and flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme). Flexi-Time Working is available.

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. We craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Details are available at the Leidos careers site.

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Compliance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.