Data Engineer - BigQuery

SystemsAccountants
City of London
8 months ago
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Data Engineer - BigQuery
Salary: £75,000-£80,000
Role type: Permanent
Location: London/Hybrid

Our client is seeking a skilled

Data Engineer

to take the lead in developing and optimising their data systems. This role will focus on SQL database application development, utilising Google BigQuery as the new platform for data management, and supporting the development of data analytics and visualisation tools such as PowerBI. The Data Engineer will be responsible for ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and reporting, as well as working with key stakeholders to provide timely and actionable insights.

Main Responsibilities

Engineering :
Developing and maintaining business-critical data ingestion, analysis, and management systems.
Utilizing API and ETL methods to integrate with internal systems.
Building tools to minimize errors and improve customer experience.
Automating data development and governance to improve data health.
Designing procedures for system troubleshooting, capacity management, and scaling infrastructure.

Analytics :
Developing scripts and data outputs to automate reporting and visualizations.
Ensuring timely and easily translatable data delivery for business stakeholders.
Supporting customer segmentation and data clustering for insights into customer cohorts.
Owning and ensuring the security, governance, and usability of visualization tools like PowerBI.

Key skills for the Data Engineer include:
Strong teamworking and communication abilities.
Experience with scripting languages like SQL, Python, (SSIS/SSRS), and Powershell.
Familiarity with Google BigQuery.
Expertise in visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects with excellent organizational skills.

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