Data Engineer

The AA
Greater London
1 year ago
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Company description

Location: London (hybrid working 2 office days per week) 

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think beyond roadside assistance. Think AA-X.

At AA-X, we redefine car experiences. In a world where technology simplifies our lives, AA-X is revolutionising car ownership and usage. We’re not just about driving; we’re about empowering drivers with insights, control, and a touch of joy.

Imagine : We dream big and build connected car ventures.

Data + AI : We use data and AI to create innovative solutions.

Driver-Centric : Our products empower drivers across their motoring journey.

#LI-THEAA #LI-Hybrid

This is the job

Joining the AA-X family as a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality data outcomes via modern data sourcing, integration, and modelling techniques.

You will be working as part of Data delivery teams that are specifically aligned to AA Business Areas to deliver data to Visualisation and Reporting or Analytics solutions.

What will I be doing?

  • Deliverables: Create data products to a high quality and in-line with Data Engineering Patterns and Frameworks
  • Compliance, Regulation and Risk: Ensure that all code delivered meets the requirements of the patterns and frameworks. This should also include Policies external to the Data Team, such as those created for Information Security and Data Privacy such as Secure Coding Standards, Third Party Components and GDPR
  • Automation: Ensure that the appropriate methodologies are utilised to make sure that all deliveries are developed in such a way to allow automation of its promotion and testing within continuous development pipelines
  • Collaboration: Working effectively with individuals within the sprint team(s) and the wider engineering team
  • Estimation and Planning: Support the creation of estimates and delivery within an agile environment
  • Delivery Reliability: Identify and implement continuous improvement processes to maximise the likelihood of delivery to Time and Quality

What do I need?

  • Demonstrable working experience with delivering data engineering solutions utilising Databricks, Python & PySpark – taking complex designs through to solution
  • Strong grasp of modern data technology i.e., distributed systems, data streaming, batch processing, event-based architectures etc. and how to apply them
  • Experience building effective continuous development and integration processes
  • Ability to present ideas well to a variety of colleagues and clients, and author clear and succinct documents
  • Passionate to build high-quality products driving forward change for the business
  • An understanding and knowledge of secure coding methodologies

Additional Information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA, you will join and learn within a team that’s as driven as they are supportive and have access to a range of benefits including:

  • Free AA breakdown membership from day one, 50% discount for family and friends in the first year plus discounts on other AA products
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + the option to buy additional annual leave
  • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
  • Pension scheme available up to 7% contribution
  • Exclusive EV discount scheme 
  • Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
  • Access to employee inclusivity networks
  • Dental and Critical Illness Insurance cover accessible for all AA colleagues

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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