Mid Level Data Engineer

IDOX plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geospatial technology company in Manchester is seeking a Data Engineer to design and optimize data pipelines for their geospatial data catalogue. The ideal candidate should have a degree in GIS or related fields and practical experience with geospatial data management. Responsibilities include developing ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality, and providing technical support. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with geospatial data management required.
• Expertise in spatial database technologies is essential.
• Experience with cloud infrastructures (e.g., AWS, Azure) needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain ETL pipelines for data processing.
• Automate and improve data processing procedures.
• Provide technical support for teams and customers.

Skills

Data management

Communication skills

Data engineering

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Computer Science

Tools

PostGIS

Safe FME

Python

ArcGIS

QGIS

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

The Idox Geospatial Division combines four business units into a single, large geospatial entity. The Data & Research Team’s Data Engineer designs, builds and optimises data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure high‑quality delivery of our geospatial data catalogue.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, publication and delivery.
• Automate, develop and continuously improve data processing procedures and pipelines.
• Use cloud‑based data platforms, infrastructure and modern data engineering, data management and geospatial technologies.
• Provide technical support, guidance and advice for other divisional teams, partners and customers.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures, quality management processes and relevant industry standards.
• Develop and perform structured quality assurance and testing for existing and new data products.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for operating procedures, systems and infrastructure.
• Liaison with third‑party data suppliers and partners.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate information security, governance and security protocols for geospatial data.
• Keep up to date with industry changes, opportunities, professional learning and development.
• Adhere to Idox Information Security policies and protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in GIS, Remote Sensing, Computer Science or related field.
• Practical experience with geospatial data management and data engineering.
• A working knowledge of recognised geospatial data and metadata standards.
• Expertise in spatial database technologies (PostGIS).
• A working knowledge of ETL tools (e.g. Safe FME, GDAL) and Python scripting.
• Experience with geospatial web mapping and desktop GIS (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively engage with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• A focus on quality, best practice and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others in multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate new ideas and solutions.
• Aptitude for learning and applying new technologies.
• Familiarity with big data tools and architectures.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with Ordnance Survey mapping and data products.
• Experience with public cloud infrastructures (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Will satisfy BPSS guidelines (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).

EEO Statement

Idox is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. Idox ensures that no employee, job applicant, or customer is disadvantaged on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Idox is a final action determination. Idox strives to provide inclusive and supportive workplace culture for all employees.