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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK&I are looking for a Data Engineer to be based from our offices in Stepps.

In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. 

 

Your mission

•    Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into effective data integrations and/or Power App solutions.
•    Create entity relationship diagrams, write database queries, maintain data warehouses and data lakes.
•    Ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, scalability and reliability in the ETL processes.
•    Optimise and enhance existing Power BI reports, DAX and dashboards and pipelines, DWH and PowerApps for improved performance and usability.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including database administrators, data analysts and business analysts to support data integration and data governance initiatives.
•    Provide training and support to end-users on solutions being delivered, functionality and best practices.
•    Conduct advanced data analysis and data mining methods to identify opportunities for improvements in the organisation.
•    Administer and optimize PowerApps solutions and databases for performance, security, and reliability.
•    Implement and enforce data governance and security policies to ensure compliance is met.
•    Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements.
•    Implement and manage code repositories / libraries for version control as well as comprehensive documentation of design and methodologies
•    Experience of working within the following areas: 
o    Azure Dev Ops, Synapse, Data bricks, Data Modelling, Data Factory.  
o    Programming languages: Python, Java and Scala
o    Relational Databases, SQL
o    Data Warehousing: Big-query, Snowflake
o    ETL Tools: Apache, Talend
o    Big Data Frameworks: Apache Hadoop, Apache spark, Kafka
•    Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in data pipelines and Power App. solutions.
•    Optimise queries and processes for efficiency.
•    Work in an Agile way

Who are we looking for?

•    Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
•    Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with large, complex datasets.
•    Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
•    Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.
•    Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
•    Continuous learning mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and analytical techniques.
•    A proactive and positive ‘can’ do attitude and self motivated.
•    Attention to detail with a problem solving mindset. 

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. 

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

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