Data Engineer I

Elsevier B.V.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data engineering company in the United Kingdom is looking for an entry-level data engineer. The role involves performing basic data engineering assignments, managing data transfers, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should possess knowledge of SQL and good communication skills, with a strong desire to learn new technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside senior engineers and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages is required.
• Ability to assist with process improvement and compliance.
• Understanding of root cause analysis is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic data engineering assignments within a specific engineering functional area.
• Work on data transfers and database management.
• Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.

Skills

File management skills

Problem solving skills

Good attention to detail

Good oral and written communications skills

Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies

Tools

SQL

Windows

Unix

HPCC

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS: This entry-level position performs basic data engineering assignments within a specific engineering functional area or product line.

• Work on data transfers in various capacities including collection setup, data transfer setup, contributor/customer setup, etc.
• Basic database management ensuring structure and dataflow adheres to department standards.
• Perform daily data loads ensuring recurring updates are logged and tracked.
• Utilize various data workflow management and analysis tools.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
• Complete simple data engineering bug fixes.
• Escalate issues and decisions to senior Data Engineering team members.
• Assist with process improvement and compliance to successfully and consistently deliver high-quality data services on a timely basis.
• Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• All other duties as assigned.
• File management skills.
• Ability to assist with process improvement and compliance.
• Knowledge of data manipulation languages.
• Understanding of root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: SQL, Windows, Unix, HPCC.
• Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communications skills.