Job Description
Mid-Senior Level Data Engineer - Financial Services
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: Up to £70k
THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP
Join a dynamic and innovative team within the financial services sector, where cutting-edge technology meets the world of finance. We're working with a forward-thinking company dedicated to leveraging data to drive actionable insights and empower smarter decision-making.
Explore Group are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our clients team in Manchester. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, developing, and maintaining their data infrastructure within the Azure Cloud environment. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of their data-driven initiatives, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes within the Azure Cloud environment, utilising components such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions that support business objectives.
* Optimise data architecture and performance to ensure efficient data processing and storage.
* Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
* Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance our data infrastructure.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on designing and implementing data solutions within the Azure Cloud environment.
* Expertise in Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly SQL Data Warehouse).
* Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, and/or Scala.
* Experience working within the financial services sector is highly desirable, with exposure to Credit Reference Agency (CRA) data considered a significant advantage.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
* Located in or willing to relocate to Manchester, UK.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
* Career growth and development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements and a supportive company culture.
reuben.adebambo@exploreltd.com