Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. The role will be mainly remote with flexibility to travel to client sites and offices in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. The successful candidate will lead technical aspects of data engineering projects, design and architect modern data solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading technical aspects of data projects
- Strong data architecture and modelling skills with the ability to design scalable data solutions
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance
- Deep understanding of data warehouse design principles and methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of optimisation techniques for large-scale data processing
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling complex data problems
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark or Spark SQL)
- Experience with the Azure data stack
- Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory or Apache Airflow
- Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker
- Proficiency in dimensional modelling techniques
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data solutions
- Experience implementing and advocating for test-driven development methodologies in data pipeline workflows
- Strong communication skills for translating complex technical concepts
- Track record of successful project delivery in a technical leadership capacity
Benefits
- Annual two-day technical hackathon
- Monthly Engineering & Architecture Community of Practice event
- Bi-annual whole company teambuilding events
- Development access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning
- Volunteering - 2 paid days per year
- Private Medical Insurance
- Worldwide Travel Insurance
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Time off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes
