Salary £35K pro rata (8 month Contract, has potential to go permanent)
Data Science/Engineer
Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic Data Team.
This is a Fixed term contract as a Mat cover for a period of 8 months
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven and possesses a solid understanding of SQL, various scripting languages, and Excel. This will be flexible hybrid working model, combining in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work. However, it's important for the candidate to be based in Dorset or its surrounding areas, as they value the synergy of face-to-face interactions.
Some of your responsibilities would include:
* Process Automation: Contribute to the automation of daily business activities, streamlining workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
* Data Analysis and Organization: Spend time with raw data to cleanse, structure, and ready it for integration into our bespoke system, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
* Solution Development: Utilize your scripting and SQL expertise to create innovative data solutions that support and enhance our operations.
* Ticket Management: Efficiently handle ticketed tasks, prioritizing and resolving issues to maintain smooth business operations.
* Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest enhancements to our existing systems and processes, liaising with our in-house Development team to implement these improvements.
* Innovation: Scout for opportunities to implement time-saving measures across the company, playing a key role in their development and deployment.
Skills and Competencies
Requirements:
* Advanced SQL skills with at least 2 years of practical experience
* Possess a strong foundation in Python and/or other scripting languages, enabling you to tackle diverse data challenges.
* Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulae and pivot tables.
* A basic understanding of Hyper-Text-Markup-Language (HTML)
* The ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders, understanding and translating their needs into technical requirements.
* Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective collaboration within and outside the team.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with the Apache Airflow platform.
* Basic knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI to support data visualization and insights.
* Experience with version control using GIT for collaborative and organized code management.
* An understanding of C#/Javascript to identify system-driven data transformations.
* Experience using cloud solutions, particularly Azure and the Fabric Platform.
* Familiarity with Power Query in Excel for efficient data integration and ability to translate existing processes into a scripting language.