Manager Data Engineer - D&ET - Technology Consulting - Belfast & Derry/Londonderry

EY; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge data solutions and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation. You will design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and security, while also managing projects using Agile methodologies. The position promises continuous learning and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you are passionate about data engineering and eager to lead transformative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuous Learning

Flexible Work Tools

Transformative Leadership Coaching

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, data science, or data engineering.
• Excellent SQL skills, preferably T-SQL, and data modelling techniques.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud ETL tools and Microsoft BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and models.
• Manage projects using Agile methodologies and act as Scrum Master.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.

Skills

Business Analytics

Data Science

Software Development

Data Modelling

Data Engineering

SQL (T-SQL)

Data Wrangling

Scripting Skills

Agile Methodologies

Presentation Skills

Education

Relevant Academic Background

Tools

Microsoft BI Tools

Azure SQL Server

Data Factory

Datalake

Python

Java

C#

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Job description

Manager Data Engineer – Digital & Emerging Technologies – Technology Consulting – Belfast & Derry/Londonderry

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We value your unique voice and perspective to help us improve and to build a better working world for all.

The opportunity

This is a rapidly growing area, offering ample opportunities to develop your skills and keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. Our Data Services Group applies cutting-edge technology and techniques to deliver solutions to our clients. You will work closely with clients and diverse teams from EY, providing unique business insights on innovation and competitiveness in this industry. We seek candidates with substantial client-side and people management experience, and proven project and technology delivery within large organizations.

Your key responsibilities

1. Participate in presentations and proposals for medium to highly complex projects.
2. Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and models through logical and physical data modelling.
3. Assist in data modelling and design reviews to improve usability and efficiency.
4. Implement code for data extraction and basic transformations.
5. Validate data quality, maintain source control, and versioning.
6. Contribute to data tool development and platform monitoring.
7. Write SQL scripts and stored procedures; optimize and tune SQL queries for performance.
8. Design, implement, and maintain data security and access controls.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.
10. Manage projects using Agile methodologies and act as Scrum Master, maintaining roadmaps and team tasks.

To qualify for the role, you must have

1. 5+ years of experience in business analytics, data science, software development, data modelling, or data engineering.
2. Good scripting skills.
3. Excellent SQL skills, preferably T-SQL.
4. Experience in data wrangling and cleansing across various formats.
5. Familiarity with Microsoft BI tools, including O365 and PowerPlatform.
6. Knowledge of Azure cloud ETL tools such as Azure SQL Server, Data Factory, and Datalake.
7. Understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure and data store connections.
8. Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or C#.
9. Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Azure Synapse.
10. Good understanding of Data Modelling techniques.

Ideally, you’ll also have

1. A relevant academic background.
2. Participation in the open-source community.
3. Expertise in automation and digital transformation.
4. Certification in MS Azure or AWS Cloud data engineering or similar.
5. Understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and MLOps.
6. Strong skills in an object-oriented language.
7. Excellent presentation skills.
8. Knowledge of project management and agile methodologies.

What we look for

We seek candidates with a creative vision and confidence to realize it. Autonomy and initiative are key, as is the ability to improve relationships and processes. If you're committed to auditing and tackling complex client issues, this role is ideal.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

If you meet these criteria, please contact us promptly. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build. Apply now.

Please note;

Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information on diversity and inclusiveness. This data is confidential and used solely for analytical purposes to promote diversity. Providing this information is optional but encouraged to support our goals of a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness here.

EY’s mission is to build a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society, and fostering trust in capital markets. Our diverse teams in over 150 countries leverage data and technology to provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. We work across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, asking better questions to find innovative solutions for today’s complex issues.