Principal Data Engineer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to lead the design and maintenance of scalable data pipelines. In this role, you will ensure data quality and accessibility while collaborating with data analytics and science teams. You'll implement best practices for data integration, optimize data systems, and provide thought leadership in data engineering. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in a leading company within the media and utilities sector.

Benefits

10% bonus

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including discounts

Wellness and employee assistance programmes

Gymflex

Buy and sell annual leave

Travel and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data analysts and scientists to meet data needs.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Architecture

ETL/ELT Processes

Database Systems

Cloud Platforms

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data Engineering Tools

Large-scale Data Platforms

Job description

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Location:

We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.

We offer

• 10% bonus
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Purpose

Leads the design, build, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring data quality and accessibility. Applies data engineering techniques to support data analytics and data science teams by providing reliable data systems and optimising data workflows.

Accountabilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines
2. Implement best practices for data integration and ETL/ELT
3. Collaborate with data analysts and scientists to meet their data needs
4. Optimise the performance and reliability of data systems
5. Lead technical projects related to data infrastructure
6. Provide thought leadership through data engineering expertise and act as an SME for the team
7. Own relationships with suppliers in this ecosystem and peers in the industry

Knowledge & Experience

1. Substantial experience in data engineering or a related field
2. Solid understanding of information/data modelling approaches
3. Strong knowledge of data architecture, database systems, and data warehousing concepts
4. Experience working with data engineering tools, cloud platforms, and large-scale data platforms
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both business and technical colleagues
6. Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative development approaches in data engineering

Why join Arqiva?

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey

is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products. You will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing

Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

Our focus for 2024

is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!

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