Data Engineer (1 x Perm and 1 x 12 months FTC)
Job Introduction
Join us as our Senior Data Engineer at Diabetes UK. Are you passionate about making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for you to support our mission by driving forward our data strategy and enhancing our data integration, modelling, and warehousing capabilities.
In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and deploying new data stacks, supporting self-service analytics, and mentoring a team of developers. You will work closely with various teams to ensure secure, prompt access to data across our dispersed workforce, ultimately helping us achieve better relationships with those we serve and support.
We’re looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationships. Your ability to influence and work together with others will help us unlock our data's potential and support organisation-wide access to quality reporting.
Interview Date(s): 19-20 December
Role Responsibility
- Lead the design and deployment of new data stacks for integration, master data management, and warehousing.
- Design and build Data pipelines using Azure tech stack.
- Develop the organisational data model using industry-recognised patterns and standards.
- Undertake data profiling and source system analysis to present clear insights.
- Work within a DevOps environment, ensuring security at each stage of work.
- Diagnose and resolve problems in databases, data processes, and data products.
- Mentor and guide a team of developers to support ELT, data import, and data warehousing.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proficiency in languages like Python, and SQL
- Experience with data warehousing solutions such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure SQL
- Skills in designing and implementing ETL pipelines using Azure tech stack
- Familiarity with Spark for big data processing
- Knowledge of relational databases like Azure SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure
- Ability to design and optimize data models
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets
- A self-motivated and dynamic nature
- A focus on delivering business benefits by being driven and solutions-focussed
- A diligent approach to problem solving and issue resolution.
- A proven passion for data quality
- Fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Knowledge of database design, normalization, and indexing
- Understanding of batch and real-time data processing
- Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts and tools
- Awareness of data privacy laws and best practices for data security
- Skills in scripting languages for automation tasks
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing principles and services
- Understanding of APIs and methods for integrating data from various sources
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Package Description
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
- 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.
We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.
We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.
Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
To find out more about what we do, check out our website.
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