Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Bristol

£38,000 - £42,000

My client is looking for an experienced data engineer to join their dynamic and growing data team. They are an industry leading company, with a mission to enable their clients to make sustainable product and packaging decisions.

The purpose of the role is to enhance the delivery of their data services by developing vital internal data infrastructure. In particular, the role will take an active part in the development of our internal databases, specifically implementing a core database in AWS or similar cloud-based platform. Training will be provided along with an external consultant for technical support. There will also be opportunities to support client data projects and develop automations to support the efficiency of the team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop fit-for-purpose data service solutions in AWS, or other cloud-based platforms, to meet their requirements
• Responsible for data modelling and the data migration process between services
• Identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
• Responsible for liaising with suppliers on technical system requirements
• Continually seek ways to improve efficiencies of handling data and advancing the data services
• Escalation point for any troubleshooting for data system service issues
• Potential to also manage the day-to-day administration and development of data visualisation services

Role Requirements:

• Proven experience working with data and translating it into meaningful insights
• Effective communication skills; collaborative and able to challenge when needed
• Experience administering and creating advanced queries in relational databases
• Experience programming in SQL
• Strong IT skills across the Microsoft suite of packages (particularly Excel for data analysis)
• Experience implementing process and system efficiencies and automations
• Good team working skills and comfortable working with and presenting to external clients/partners
• Ability to work in ad-hoc teams as well as on own
• Proactive and fast learner, able to take on new (often technical) information quickly

Benefits:

• 5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 1 day for birthday
• 5 x salary life insurance
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Employee health cash plan
• Paid sick leave
• Happy to talk flexible working

If you would like to hear more information on this postion, please call Chelsea Laws at Element Recruitment.