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Smart Communications group
united kingdom
5 months ago
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We are looking for an experienced data engineer to maintain, improve and develop our ETL pipelines.

As a Data Engineer, you will be working within the business, collaborating with partner teams on data consolidation and reporting initiatives enabling the business to make data driven decisions. This is a new role and a fantastic opportunity for someone to make their mark by driving and enabling our data vision.

About Smart Communications

Smart Communications is a leading technology company focused on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations. Its Conversation Cloud platform uniquely delivers personalized, omnichannel conversations across the entire customer experience, empowering companies to succeed in today’s digital-focused, customer-driven world while also simplifying processes and operating more efficiently.

Smart Communications is headquartered in the UK and serves more than 650 customers from offices located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure, including warehouses, lakes, databases, and ETL pipelines.
  • Build scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data while ensuring data quality and consistency.
  • Implement data quality controls and validation processes.
  • Monitor and analyze data trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Clearly communicate complex technical scenarios to various stakeholders.
  • Document data processes flows and system configurations for effective communication.

What we’re looking for:Must have skills/experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or in a Data & Analytics related discipline
  • Knowledge of data structures and data architecture
  • Understanding of relational databases and data warehousing
  • Knowledge of SQL and Python
  • Experience in writing technical documentation
  • Eagerness to learn and stay updated with the latest technologies in the field of data engineering
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Advantageous skills/experience:

  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, including development, implementation, and optimization in large-scale environments.
  • Experience with AWS.
  • Experience with SQL server SSIS packages.
  • Experience with reporting tools AWS QuickSight, PowerBI.

SMART Values

  • Speak Openly - We are positive, creative, helpful, kind and we have fun. We listen and provide constructive feedback. Through meaningful conversations we encourage each other to be the best that we can be.
  • Make a Difference - We focus on the things that matter and prioritize the things that have the greatest impact.
  • Agile & Flexible - We are focused on evolving, improving and growing.
  • Results-Focused - We get stuff done by being efficient, working at pace and paying attention to detail.
  • Teamwork - We are stronger and better together.

What’s the deal?

We will provide you with the tools, equipment and support to give you the best possible chance of success and over-achieving your goals. Salary will depend on your experience and will be highly competitive.

In addition to a friendly and fun working environment, we provide a range of other benefits, including extensive health insurance, income protection, life assurance, subsidised gym membership, leisure travel insurance, pension contribution and 25 days’ holiday allowance plus an additional day off for your birthday!

Located in Covent Garden, our offices are comfortable, flexible, and are always stocked with free beverages and fresh fruit. This role is fully remote.

So, if we interest you, please let us know by applying for this position and tell us all about yourself.

Please note: we only consider applicants with current legal right to work in the countries in which our positions are based. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or gender identity.

To learn more about Smart Communications visit:

https://www.smartcommunications.com/


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