Lead Data Engineer

Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions
Edinburgh
1 week ago
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to contribute to an innovative new SaaS product!

We are partnering with a cutting-edge performance digital marketing agency that has developed revolutionary software to eliminate wasted spend.

As a key member of a small yet highly skilled engineering team, you will design, develop, maintain, and deliver scalable data pipeline solutions with excellence.

What will you do!

  • Design, develop, maintain, and deliver data pipeline solutions in line with the data architecture vision to high standards and appropriate scale. 
  • System modelling, data analysis and data testing to support project goals.
  • Development, maintenance, and delivery of data storage and management solutions to acceptable standards.
  • Ensure client onboarding solutions are timely, robust and available to defined standards.
  • Ensure data integrity is managed and kept to a high standard.

What you will need!

  • Proven ability implementing and maintaining the technical components of common data solutions (Databases, Data Formats, Data Management)
  • Experience with data architecting and data governance
  • Experience with all the following relevant technologies:-
    • Python,
    • SQL/NoSQL
    • Data Warehousing
    • ETL Tools and Process development
    • Machine Learning principles
    • Distributed Systems (Spark/Hadoop)
    • Scheduling and orchestration tools
  • Mentored and trained junior Data Engineers
  • Comfortable handling up to 5 direct reports
  • Seen as go to person to wider business for anything related to their domain
  • Tactical advisor - opinions and advice often sought.

Nice to have:

  • Druid - training will be provided!
  • Azure Cloud technology
  • C#, TypeScript
  • Software Development and Delivery skills (including coding standards, quality, testing, CI/CD)
  • Scrum Agile Framework

What's next?

If this sounds like you and you are keen to find out more please apply. On reviewing all applications we will be in touch if we need to find out more.

Process:-

  • Pre-screen - Connor Fox - Finding out more about you and your experience, and telling you more about the company and the role, is there a interest?
  • 1st Stage - Client - Technical Assessment
  • 2nd Stage - Client - Task & In-depth discussion on your experience, the role and opportunity for you to ask the questions to make sure we are right for you!

Location

Please note there will be quarterly travel to Edinburgh office

We look forward to receiving your application.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions

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