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Junior Data Engineer

CDL Software
Manchester
6 months ago
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Description

We are looking for a Junior Data Engineer to join our fast-paced Data Services area. Working with our Intermediate and Senior Data Engineers in the multi-functional, agile based squad you'll be developing, designing and supporting our new Data platform solution for a deployment in a cloud based environment. We have created an environment and culture of continual learning and we are looking for a Junior Data Engineer to join us who has enthusiasm to collaborate and learn.

As a Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment to continue to develop and support our new data platform solution. Working to a clear vision and roadmap you will be part of a growing team, working collaboratively designing and developing the solution.

About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
 
We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!


Key Responsibilities

As part of the Data Services team, you will work on CDL’s high performance business intelligence (BI) and management information solution that enables customers to derive powerful insight and value from the data that they hold. Built using cloud technology, currently AWS, it provides performance, scalability and flexibility.

We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We like to work in small, focused groups so you are always learning from people around you and you feel a part of the success of each project you are involved with.


Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • Knowledge of  AWS.
  • Knowledge of modern data tools (SQL, Python, GoLang)
  • Knowledge of  Spark – Pyspark
  • Knowledge of Automation Tools (Terraform/Git/Gitlab pipelines/Jmeter)
  • Knowledge of data formats like CSV, Fixed Format, JSON, Parquet, XML
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 


Benefits

Salary

The salary for the role ofJunior Data Engineerpays within our pay banding of £25,000 to £35,500, providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework (https://progression.cdl.co.uk/).

Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.

Benefits 
  • Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
  • Truly flexible working.
  • 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
  • Top employer for 8th year running
  • Excellent training and development platform
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Health and Wellbeing programme
  • Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
  • Life and health assurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Established Recognition Award System
  • Great Parental Benefits
  • Diversity and Inclusion network 
  • Pension scheme
  • Community projects and volunteer days 
  • Refer a friend bonus 
Campus Benefits:
  • On-site free parking
  • Open plan modern offices
  • Quiet Spaces are also available
  • Shuttle bus to and from the station
  • Subsidised restaurant
  • Games room and chill out zone
  • Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
  • Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
  • Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
 
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and  welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace  adjustments with all our applicants.
The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.
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