Data Engineer (Cloud Based)

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Job description

The Cloud Data Engineer will have a solid technical background and demonstrable data engineering skills gained in a practical environment and as such those with only theoretical viewpoints will not be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to build on these skills and help deliver and maintain an end-to-end advanced analytics solution on cloud.

You will have exposure to the cloud, ability to build and maintain data pipelines, understand CI/CD for end-to-end cloud solutions, be able to manage and maintain pre-existing ecosystems, you will be competent in SQL and Python and able to flex into different variants easily and as required.

What will I do?

• Build and maintain data pipelines (including those from 3rd party sources and APIs)
• Identifying and patching issues and bugs identified in the pipeline/architecture
• Working as part of a data specialist team to deliver quality service to engagement client
• Providing access and identity management to onboard new customers onto the pre-existing platform
• Communicating with key stakeholders to define data requirements to support business issues / queries, including collecting, analysing, interpreting, and translating the result to non-technical stakeholders

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in the area of data engineering
• Knowledge and/or certifications demonstrating capability in the above
• Demonstrable experience across data engineering disciplines including data governance, quality, migration, modelling and warehousing
• Advanced working knowledge in SQL and fluency in Python
• Significant practical experience working with cloud platforms
• Experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and architecture
• Experience with both PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrable experience of success within a range of complex project environments and sectors
• Open to learning new technologies, methodologies, and skills

What is nice to have?

• Experience in DevOps (CI/CD).
• Experience in Azure DataFactory, Google Data Flow, Data Fusion, Data Prep, AWS Glue or equivalent
• Experience working with cloud-based ecosystem
• BPSS or SC security clearances desirable

What is in it for you?

As we're responsive to client demands, your role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity longer-term to work with a wide variety of high profile clients. We're also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally. You'll therefore be included on our specific Operate training framework, tailored to match your skills, needs and career aspirations. Fully funded by us, you'll complete externally accredited qualifications that will benefit you in the role you are working in. Our training programme is further enhanced through a variety of softer skills training sessions focusing on your relationships and leadership skills.

In addition to the client projects and training, our employees are also rewarded with various other as part of your employment

• Our dedicated internal Careers Service.
• Competitive salary plus a potential discretionary bonus (performance related)
• 25 days standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits package
• Flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to suit your (and your family's) needs.
• Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding provided by PwC

Not the role for you?

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The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

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We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.