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Senior Data Engineer (software) [Urgent Search]

Leidos
Shrewsbury
2 months ago
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Description We are looking for a Senior Data Engineerto join us on a permanent basis. We need talented individuals toapply their software development and data engineering skills forsolving data challenges to support a major UK Government programmefrom locations throughout the UK.This position is a full time,permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SCclearance.  Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customerand Leidos sites THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAYYou will work closelywith data engineers, delivery managers, fellow technicalspecialists, external partners and our customer’s teams to supportthe discovery, design, delivery and operation of a wide range ofdata solutions. It is a great place to be able to use your skills,learn from others and form one of the best performing teams in thebusiness. Your responsibilities will include:Design and leadthe implementation of data flows to connect operational systems,data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systemsBuild,Maintain and Operate Data environments and data-streamingsystemsDebug, resolve and optimise data processing and analyticsissuesBeing proactive in evaluating and developing tools andtechnologies in improving the data analytics platformsArchitectand/or evaluate data analytics solutionsLead work on databasemanagement Supporting the development of data migration, dataintegration and data processing processesSupporting the creation ofproject plans, identification of risks, and generation of riskmitigation plansPROFILE:Required Skills:Experience working with ETLplatformsExperience with Python and its numerical, data and machinelearning librariesExperience of working in an agile softwaredevelopment environmentExperience estimating task effort andidentifying dependenciesExcellent communication skillsDesiredSkills:Azure or AWS CertifiedFamiliarity with JavaExperiencebuilding business intelligence reportsExperience of setting up andadministering analytics services, such as Power BI or PentahoBA Experience with streaming services, such as KafkaWhat we dofor you:At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITEDas a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningfuland engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for yourcareer goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.Weprovide an employment package that attracts, develops and retainsonly the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:ContributoryPension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave(including public and privilege holidaysAccess to Flexible benefits(including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annualbuy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)DynamicWorkingCommitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from everypart of the community and are committed to a truly diverse andinclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcomingall perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access toopportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have adisability or need any reasonable adjustments during theapplication and selection stages please let us know, and we willrespond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK& Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and moreefficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutionsfocused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation infrontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includesaddressing some of the most complex problems in defence,healthcare, government, safety and security, andtransportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use yourpassion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care aboutsafe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cybersecurity and solutions. Using your skills in the technologyfrontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspirechange.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one ofour core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinaryteam.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly foryears.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customersites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility towork smarter and align your needs and ours.        People: Leidos empowers people from every backgroundto be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinarypeople need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspireothers. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, careerrotations and a career development plans that enhance yourfuture.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to changebased on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that thisjob requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with ananticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the originalposting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range forthis job level is a general guideline only and not a guaranteeof compensation or salary. Additional factors considered inextending an offer include (but are not limited to)responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment withmarket data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or otherlaw.

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