The purpose of a Data Acquisition Lead is to collaborate with data architects and data scientists to contribute to the acquisition of corporate data in a production ready way, documenting them according to the required standards utilising the prescribed methods and tools, to build our data lake and lake-house architecture.

What you’ll be doing as a Data Acquisition Lead

• Managing the investigation of corporate data requirements and documenting them according to the required standards utilising the prescribed methods and tools
• Implement data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and BI systems
• Work closely with data architects and data scientists to determine which data are needed for analysis.
• To be able to tackle problems associated with database integration and unstructured data sets
• Ensure that those using the data structures and associated components have a good understanding and that any queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
• Develop data set processes for data modelling, mining and production
• In liaison with the information management or IT management functions, contributes to the development and maintenance of corporate data standards

Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading
Working pattern – Monday to Friday 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

• Extensive experience as a Data Engineer
• Azure Data Factory experience
• Azure Devops experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and fully experienced at dealing with stakeholders
• Awareness of the uses of IS
• Proficient with Data Warehousing Solutions and Data Modelling

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from up to £69,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about ourpurpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
When  crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.