Data Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance their Enterprise Data Platform. The role involves managing data requirements, implementing data flows, and collaborating with data professionals. Candidates should have strong experience in Data Engineering, particularly with Azure Data Factory, SQL, and Python. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Data Engineer.
• MCSA Data Engineering with Azure is a plus.
• Experience with ISO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the investigation of corporate data requirements.
• Implement data flows to connect operational systems.
• Work closely with data architects and data scientists.
• Tackle problems with database integration.
• Contribute to the development of corporate data standards.

Skills

Data Engineering experience

Azure Data Factory expertise

SQL skills

Python skills

Data Warehousing Solutions knowledge

Data Modelling proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Working as a key member of the Thames Water Digital Data team, the purpose of this Data Engineering role is to help build out the next evolution of the Thames Water Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). The role will collaborate with colleagues from across Thames Water, including bespoke data product teams, to contribute to the overall goal of becoming a data-driven organisation with a centralised enterprise Lakehouse at its core. You will assist in the delivery of this vision and help take Thames Water toward the next level of data maturity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the investigation of corporate data requirements, documenting them according to the required standards, utilising the prescribed methods and tools.
• Implement data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and BI systems. Re-engineer manual data flows to enable scaling and repeatable use.
• Work closely with data architects and data scientists to determine which data is needed for analysis.
• Tackle problems associated with database integration and unstructured data sets.
• Ensure that those using the data structures and associated components have a good understanding and that any queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• In liaison with the information management or IT management functions, contribute to the development and maintenance of corporate data standards.
• Corporate data standards are agreed, documented, managed and audited as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Solid experience as a Data Engineer.
• Azure Data Factory expert.
• Excellent SQL and/or Python skills.
• Extensive experience in Data Engineering.
• Proficient with Data Warehousing Solutions and Data Modelling.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is fully experienced at dealing with stakeholders.
• Proficient and effective communicator.

Additional skills (nice to have)

• MCSA Data Engineering with Azure.
• M10979 Azure Fundamentals.
• Experience of working with national/international standards, e.g. ISO20000, ISO27000, ISO9001, ITIL.

About Thames Water & Benefits

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames Water: Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to help you take care of your health and wellbeing and your finances