Data Engineer

UK Defence Equipment and Support
Bristol
1 week ago
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Description

Organisation:Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade:PII
Working Pattern:Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type:Permanent

Summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.

Job description

Are you an aspiring Data Engineer looking for a new opportunity We are recruiting for multiple talented motivated people to join our growing multidisciplinary team with data analysis data modelling and digital engineering skills and knowledge.

As a Data Engineer you will work within ambitious BI MI & Analytics programme acting at the forefront of innovation. You will be involved in analysing & designing data solutions as well as secure code from prototype to production and maintaining & operating data solutions. You will be involved in areas such as but not limited to Data Warehousing / ETL (Extract Transform Load) processing which is pivotal in supporting a portfolio of analytics projects across many areas of DE&S. Youll have an input into the design programme of new data sets incorporated into MI suites adhering to best practice standards set out by technical authority.

We are working to reduce the time it takes to design and deliver equipment to the armed forces through the adoption of digital engineering techniques to ensure the equipment we buy works as part of a coherent system with existing platforms within the UK Armed Forces across NATO and with allies and industry.

To spearhead this transformation weve established three Capability Centres. Each Capability Centre has a unique focus playing a crucial role in developing our future transformative digital capabilities.

Through collaboration and innovation this exceptional team will help us maintain our strategic edge over adversaries both now and in the future.

The Capability Centres offer excellent opportunities to work with and influence senior management within DE&S and the broader Defence Enterprise fostering new ways of working and embracing cuttingedge technologies.

We hope you will join us to help develop these approaches and to utilise new technologies modelling and analysis techniques to equip the UK armed forces with the edge to protect our nation.

For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular inperson attendance is required to promote the benefits of facetoface collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support worklife balance. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.

Whilst on site youll experience our impressive range of onsite facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes as well as tennis courts and a squash court.

What youll be doing

  • Building and supporting Data Analytics Data Warehousing and Data Modelling within an agile environment.
  • Provide advice and guidance in supporting the delivery of MI & Data Analytics strategy policy and solutions relevant to specialist area.
  • Build and manage supply of data to multiple systems & applications including Database management to secure data availability and the construction of efficient scripts to extract data for business usage.
  • Gather data requirements from stakeholders interpret the data and shape data sets to for Data Analysts to fulfil requirements in their creation of analysis and insight dashboards.

Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the followingessential criteria:

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Development Tools.
  • Experience of Agile Development practices delivering data solutions through iterative build & testing enable effective deployment and adoption.
  • A strong understanding of data modelling or ETL concepts.
  • Understanding of design maintaining and operating data solutions from prototypes to production.

In addition to the responsibilities above the followingtechnical competences and behaviourswill be assessed at interview:

  • Development and Implementation As SWDN Level 4 Practitioner
  • Data Literacy Practitioner
  • Changing and improving CSBC 3
  • Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
  • Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

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Further Information


Key Skills
Apache Hive,S3,Hadoop,Redshift,Spark,AWS,Apache Pig,NoSQL,Big Data,Data Warehouse,Kafka,Scala
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1
Yearly Salary Salary:45200 - 49200

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