Senior Data Engineer

Future; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Future is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance their data pipelines for the B2C division. This hybrid role involves developing data platform features and requires expertise in Python, SQL, and data modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to data-driven decision-making and report to the Head of Data Engineering.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonuses

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Experience using Python on Google Cloud Platform for Big Data projects.
• SQL development skills.
• Familiarity with data management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features of the data platform.
• Deliver development projects, including scoping and writing stories.
• Take ownership of BAU processes and seek automation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL development

Data warehousing

Statistical models

Job description

What you'll be doing

Are you ready to contribute to the evolution of our data pipelines for our B2C division? At Future, we are transforming our data-driven decision-making processes and are seeking a passionate and experienced Data Engineer to join us. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who excels in a creative environment, enjoys solving complex data challenges, and is eager to build impactful business insights. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Data Engineering.

The Data & Business Intelligence team guides our organization to become more data-driven by ensuring visibility of objective performance data. This empowers our teams to make rapid, informed decisions that enhance overall performance.

Important Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain features of the data platform.
• Deliver development projects, including scoping, writing, and sizing stories.
• Take ownership of BAU processes, develop domain mastery, and seek automation or reduction of their impact. Propose and advocate for changes to reduce risk, cost, and overhead.
• Provide documentation for pipelines developed.
• Parameterize pipelines for easy configuration changes without deep code modifications.
• Apply testing principles to ensure code quality and purposefulness.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve:

• Experience using Python on Google Cloud Platform for Big Data projects, including BigQuery, DataFlow (Apache Beam), Cloud Run Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Workflows, Cloud Composer.
• SQL development skills.
• Experience using Dataform or dbt.
• Strength in data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing.
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals and storage principles.
• Familiarity with statistical models or data mining algorithms and practical application experience.

What's in it for you:

The expected salary range is £50k - £60K.

This is a hybrid role based in our Bath Office, with three days in the office and two working from home.

Additional perks include:

• Uncapped leave to manage your workload.
• Profit sharing bonuses when targets are met.
• Referral rewards for bringing new talent.
• Wellbeing support via our Colleague Assistance Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares through our Share Incentive Plan.

Internal job family level: T5.

Who are we…

We're Future, a global leader in specialist media with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We provide trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action through websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven individuals to join us on this journey.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe diverse teams foster innovation and drive success. We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming talent from all backgrounds.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business — it's the future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure a great application experience.

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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