Senior Data Engineer - KPMG Curve

KPMG United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative tech venture that thrives on solving big challenges and uncovering opportunities. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of technology, working with cutting-edge tools and practices. This role offers a unique chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal development. With a focus on continuous learning and improvement, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data engineering practices, ensuring your contributions make a significant impact. If you are passionate about technology and eager to advance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Learning allowance

Paid overtime

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud environments and data engineering practices.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and understand business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Work as part of a client delivery team to meet technical standards.

Skills

Python

Scala

Spark

SQL

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Oracle

MySQL

MongoDB

Quantexa

Palantir

DataBricks

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer - KPMG Curve 106257

Base Location: Leeds based (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

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As a result of the work that we do, we require applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements.

This is KPMG Curve, our newest tech venture. And we're doing things a little differently and we want You to come join us.

Here to solve big challenges and uncover even bigger opportunities, KPMG Curve is all about staying at the cutting edge of technology and swerving the mundane.

As a fast-growing digital delivery capability within KPMG, we always stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with ever-evolving tech practices. Whether that's unlocking the power of AI, coding for the future of the planet or everything in-between.

In a world where tech is always changing, so are we

Why Join KPMG Curve as a Senior Data Engineer

Progression at pace. Innovation, led by constant learning. Work that excites you with every twist and turn. It all starts at KPMG Curve. Here, you'll progress your career as part of a connected team, while being encouraged to be your true, authentic self.

At KPMG Curve, we offer career paths that can accelerate top performers, without having to go into management. You can stay technically-focused and carry on improving in your favourite tech field. You won't be responsible for any sales work, either.

Other benefits include a learning allowance (so you can control your own growth) and paid overtime - prioritising the things that matter most to you. We take our work-life balance seriously, and will make sure you get time back if you've been working on anything heavy. At the end of the day, your well-being is what matters most.

What will you be doing?

We welcome data engineers with experience in cloud environments who are happy to bring their views and experiences into the team and add another dimension to our solutions. We need you to be enthusiastic and inquisitive about new technology with a desire to continuously improve data engineering practices.

The Senior Engineer would be expected to work as part of a client delivery team, working to the highest technical standards.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience in prominent languages such as Python, Scala, Spark, SQL.
• Experience working with any database technologies from an application programming perspective - Oracle, MySQL, Mongo DB etc.
• Experience with the design, build and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure
• Understanding of design practices and system architecture and with a focus on data security
• Excellent problem solving skills with experience of troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues
• Have the ability to work in a cross functional team of Business Analysts and demonstrating an excellent understanding of business requirements.

Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Experience in data engineering/analytics/ architecture using native technologies of least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Interest in building Machine learning and Data science applications
• Ability to use wide variety of open-source technologies
• Knowledge and experience using at least one Data Platform Technology such as Quantexa, Palantir and DataBricks
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and ability to automate testing within the pipeline

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hub for this role is:

Leeds

This position will be based from our Leeds offices, with 3 days per week in the office

We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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