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Data Engineer

Barclays
Knutsford
6 days ago
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Data EngineerJob Description

Purpose of the role

To monitor and ensure adherence to data quality standards, processes, and initiatives to enhance overall data quality and enable effective decision-making.

Accountabilities

Identification and prioritisation of critical data elements requiring quality improvement. Development and maintenance of data quality dashboards and reports to track progress andmunicate data quality performance. Analysis and evaluation of data quality issues and trends and perform root cause analysis to clearly articulate the problem. Development and implementation of thematic data quality strategies and policies aligned with the bank's overall dataernance framework. Triage, prioritisation and determination of criticality of data quality issues managing associated risks, issues and dependencies, driving management and facilitation of data quality issue remediation and return to green plans. Definition of requirements and specifications for proposed data remediation efforts to meet regulatorymitments, risk controls and business objectives. Rmendation and implementation of data quality improvement technologies and tools, including use of machine learning.


Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performingplex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward oues If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation toplete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying abination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required oues. Consult onplex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control andernance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage inplex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams,panies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve oues.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moralpass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Embark on a transformative journey as Data Engineer at Barclays, where our vision is clear, to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role you will be part of the team monitoring and ensuring adherence to data quality standards, processes and initiatives to enhance overall data quality and enable effective decision making.

To be successful as a Data Engineer, you should have:
Ample SQL Knowledge, regularly used SQL to analyse and manipulate large volumes of data. Experience producing data insights with the ability to convertplex data requests into meaningful insights and present to non-technical resources. Understanding of data modelling andplex data structures, furthermore, understanding of Customer Mastering processes and Single Customer Views would be beneficial.
Other highly valued skills include:
Experience using Data Quality tools such as Trillium Software Centre. Experience using, or exposure to ETL processes. Previously worked within a financial institution.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Knutsford. Job ID JR-0000048467

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