Senior Data Engineer

RealityMine; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the market research industry is seeking a Data Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing, maintaining, and improving the end-to-end data pipeline, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AWS and Apache Spark. The ideal candidate will work on complex data problems, ensuring high-quality coding practices and contributing to innovative solutions. With a hybrid working model, the company fosters a supportive environment focused on personal growth and team collaboration.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Personalized Home Workspace Budget

Flexible Start and Finish Times

Qualifications

• Experience using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of Scala or OO language such as Java or C#.
• Experience debugging and dealing with failures on business-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing infrastructure automation and scheduling scripts for reliable data processing.
• Supporting the production systems running the deployed data software.
• Regularly reviewing colleagues’ work and providing helpful feedback.

Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of AWS

Knowledge of Serverless Technologies

High-quality Coding

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

SQL

Python

Git

Jenkins

Job description

RealityMine is a technology provider to the market research industry. We use cutting edge technology to help our clients gain a deeper insight into the digital lives of consumers.

We are looking for Data Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in Data Engineer Team, ensuring the main function is developing, maintaining and improving the end-to-end data pipeline at RealityMine.

The Role:

Located in Trafford Park, Manchester and comprises of Hybrid working.

You will be working in the Data Engineering team whose main function is developing, maintaining and improving the end-to-end data pipeline at RealityMine that includes real-time data processing; extract, transform, load jobs; artificial intelligence; and data analytics on a complex and large dataset.

Your role will primarily be to perform DevOps, backend and cloud development on the data infrastructure to develop innovative solutions to effectively scale and maintain the data platform. You will be working on complex data problems in a challenging and fun environment, using some of the latest Big Data open-source technologies like Apache Spark, as well as Amazon Web Service technologies including Elastic MapReduce, Athena and Lambda to develop scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhering to Company Policies and Procedures with respect to Security, Quality and Health & Safety.
• Writing application code and tests that conform to standards.
• Developing infrastructure automation and scheduling scripts for reliable data processing.
• Continually evaluating and contribute towards using cutting-edge tools and technologies to improve the design, architecture and performance of the data platform.
• Supporting the production systems running the deployed data software.
• Regularly reviewing colleagues’ work and providing helpful feedback.
• Working with stakeholders to fully understand requirements.
• Be the subject matter expert for the data platform and supporting processes and be able to present to others to knowledge share.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• The ability to problem solve.
• Knowledge of AWS or equivalent cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of Serverless technologies, frameworks and best practices.
• Experience using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of Scala or OO language such as Java or C#.
• SQL or Python development experience.
• High-quality coding and testing practices.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Knowledge of agile software development practices including continuous integration, automated testing and working with software engineering requirements and specifications.
• Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude, willing to help other members of the team.
• Experience debugging and dealing with failures on business-critical systems.

Preferred:

• Exposure to Apache Spark, Apache Trino, or another big data processing system.
• Knowledge of streaming data principles and best practices.
• Understanding of database technologies and standards.
• Experience working on large and complex datasets.
• Exposure to Data Engineering practices used in Machine Learning training and inference.
• Experience using Git, Jenkins and other CI/CD tools.

Why Join RealityMine?

At RealityMine, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we go the extra mile to support every team member to unlock their full potential. Whether you're hungry for learning, driven by achievement, or just love being part of a dynamic and supportive team, you'll find a home here.

Your Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays. After two years with us, you can also buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.

• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and a workplace pension with employer contributions.

• Reward for Performance: Bonus scheme that recognizes your hard work and contributions.

• Cycle to Work Scheme: For the cyclists among us, we've got you covered.

• Gear You’ll Love: Choose the tech that works for you, we'll try and source it!

• Learning & Growth: Benefit from one-to-one coaching, a budget for training programs, and all the support you need to keep growing.

• Giving Back: Join us in supporting local charities and making a positive impact.

Hybrid Working

We know work-life balance matters, so we’ve embraced a flexible hybrid working model:

• Located in Trafford Park, our Manchester office offers an inspiring, collaborative space to work alongside your colleagues.

• Free parking and secure bike shed. Excellent public transport links.

• Split your time between the office and home, with full equipment provided for home working (desk, screen, chair).

• Receive £100 annually to personalise your home workspace.

• Flexible start and finish times to suit your personal circumstances.

If you’re a Senior Data Engineer professional excited to work on impactful projects and shape the future of data insights, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your CV with the heading ‘SeniorData Engineer’ to [e-mail]