This role is based from our office in Derbyshire circa 3 days a week, therefore candidates must reside within commutable distance of this location.
Breedon Group is a leading construction materials group operating from over 400 sites across the UK, Ireland and US.
We are growing! At Breedon we have an opportunity to join our Data & Analytics Team with an exciting plan and long-term vision. We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer, with skills in Microsoft Azure and SQL, to take the contribute to the design, build and deployment of our Azure data platform in line with our enterprise architecture.
Key Outputs
1. Transform our data management capabilities
2. Implement and maintain a new Azure data platform
3. Support in the design and implementation of the data platform strategy and architecture that aligns with business objectives and building robust data pipelines.
4. Provision of a platform for analysts, data scientists and engineers, providing them with the data and an environment from which they can fulfil their roles.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience & Knowledge
5. Proven experience in data engineering and cloud data platform development, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
6. Demonstrated track record of designing, building, and maintaining end-to-end data pipelines using Azure-native technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics and/or Databricks.
7. Strong foundation in data modelling and data warehousing concepts (star/snowflake schemas, SCD2, Dimensions/Facts)
8. Proficient in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience using PySpark, Spark SQL, and/or Pandas.
9. Experience in technical documentation of migration processes, data mappings, data quality checks, and testing outcomes.
10. Ability to work closely with business stakeholders, translating business and technical requirements into effective data transformation and modelling solutions
11. Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices including source control, automated deployments and environment promotion. (desirable)
12. Working knowledge of APIs (REST/SOAP) and common integration patterns (desirable)
13. Working Knowledge of other Azure Integration tools like Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid (desirable).
14. Experience working with semi-structured data formats such as JSON and XML (desirable)
Skills
15. Tenacious and curious nature that enables uncovering data availability and data quality constraints early in the process
16. Problem solving - the ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems
17. Ability to impart knowledge and offer options to colleagues across the group
18. Working with multiple data sources at one time delivering solutions that enable insights into complex data sets
Personal Attributes
19. Ability to work to tight deadlines
20. Ability to think and act purposefully and methodically
21. A partnership approach to working with a variety of stakeholders
22. Ability to keep it simple and to make it happen
23. Thirst for continuous improvement
24. Strong communication and engagement – ability to communicate calmly under pressure
25. Positive and open outlook
Job Benefits
26. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
27. Contributory Pension Scheme
28. Free on-site Parking
29. Holiday Buy Scheme
30. Volunteer Scheme
31. Share Save Scheme
32. Life Assurance
33. Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
34. Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
35. Discount Scheme