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Senior Data Engineer

Novuna
Staines-upon-Thames
1 week ago
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Are you passionate about data? Do you have exposure to the Azure tech stack (including Databricks)? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with cutting edge technology?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability, and a passion for phenomenal customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions.

We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer. We're a signatory of the Women in Finance and the Race at Work Charter and we're Disability Confident Committed.

What does the role involve?

Reporting to the Data & Analytics Practice Manager, as a Senior Data Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and expertise to Novuna's business units and shared functions to achieve the maximum benefit from their data assets. We've invested heavily in our data platforms and infrastructure and you'll work with cutting edge Azure technology including Databricks and Azure Data Factory.

There will be lots of opportunities to learn in our supportive team and you'll have time to shine by being able to try new things, tinker with technology and improve processes!

Some Of Your Key Duties Will Include
  • Gathering requirements and designing and implementing solutions
  • Acting as a subject matter expert for more junior members of the team and transferring knowledge through coaching and mentoring
  • Contributing to development standards and best practice across a variety of technologies
  • Working with the wider data communities to help build strengthen our data culture
What are we looking for?

You're enthusiastic about delivering data solutions that empower business to grow and improve. You have solid knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of data pipelines, data governance and best practices and will have a desire to learn more.

Also, We're Looking For The Following
  • Good technical knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Terraform and Azure DevOps
  • Strong grounding in both SQL and Python with extensive experience using PySpark
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders and disciplines
  • Ability to mentor and coach other members of the team
What can we offer you?

At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine.

In addition to a market-benchmarked salary and excellent bonus scheme, our offer to you includes:

  • Company car or cash alternative – with fantastic EV incentives
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
  • Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
What's the next step?

Interested? Start your application today and see what Novuna can offer you.

Novuna has been named one of the top 50 most inclusive employers for the fourth year running and this is also reflected in our recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring our application process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.

We're Disability Confident Committed, so if you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.


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