Perch Group are searching for a Senior Data Engineer.
At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data-driven debt resolution.
We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success.
The Role
To support our ambitious growth agenda, we seek a Senior Data Engineer. This permanent role will lead a squad focused on delivering robust data solutions across five businesses. You will leverage your deep expertise in traditional data engineering (database design, T-SQL) and Microsoft Azure's data services (Data Factory, Power BI, and pipelines) to address complex business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
* Mentor junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge
* Oversee team members, ensuring that work is managed and delivered according to agreed deadlines in line with business priorities
2. Data Architecture & Design:
* Architect and implement robust designs, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security
* Translate high-level solution designs into detailed technical specifications, including data models, ETL processes, and database schemas
* Establish and enforce data modelling best practices, promoting data integrity and consistency across all platforms
3. ETL Development & Optimization:
* Develop and optimize complex ETL pipelines for diverse data sources (on-premise and cloud-based), utilizing best practices for data extraction, transformation, and loading
* Implement data quality checks and validation processes within ETL pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and reliability
* Optimize ETL performance for speed and efficiency, addressing bottlenecks and improving data processing times
4. Data Platform Management & Governance:
* Maintain and enhance the company's data platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
* Implement data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with data quality standards and regulatory requirements
* Design and implement data observability and data quality monitoring solutions, enabling proactive identification and resolution of data issues
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing data ETL processes and design
* Expert-level proficiency in T-SQL, SSIS, and the Microsoft data stack (SQL Server, Azure SQL Database)
* Proven proficiency in Azure Data Factory
* Proven experience in designing and implementing data models and database schemas for complex data environments
* Strong understanding of data quality principles and best practices, with experience implementing data governance policies
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex data-related issues
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong teamwork, interpersonal and collaboration skills with colleagues and clients
Benefits
* 37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible working hours between our core hours of 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday
* The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation
* And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development
Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status
We're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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