Data Engineer

Financial Ombudsman
City of London
3 months ago
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Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Data Engineer****Contract: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekSalary: from £36,565 - £40,000 dependent on experienceReport to: Lead Data EngineerLocation: London Docklands (Hybrid). Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office.The last few years have seen the Financial Ombudsman Service embark on an organisation-wide transformation journey. With the customer at the heart of everything we do, we have already delivered significant improvements in the service we offer and 2025 will see us continue with our ambitious transformation agenda.This year, we created our new Chief Data Office as part of redefining our data strategy across the organisation. With data playing an increasingly vital role in our transformation journey, the CDO is shaping a modern, cloud-first data landscape that supports innovation, enhances decision-making, and strengthens our customer-centric approach. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Data team at the Financial Ombudsman Service.Key Responsibilities: Supporting the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Contributing and working closely with team members and stakeholders in delivering and supporting of robust, reliable, large scale enterprise data solutions in Azure environments and SQL technologies.* Collaborating with data modellers, analysts, and governance leads to ensure data quality and consistency.* Participating in the collection of functional and non-functional requirements, as well as code reviews and team meetings.* Working closely with team members in partnership with data governance team ensuring compliance to data governance, data security other regulatory requirements and internal data policies.* Partner closely with IT application and infrastructure teams in promoting; strong alignment to security and compliance, continual integration with source systems and efficient infrastructure resource management.* Supporting innovation and creativity by engaging in proactive problem-solving and innovative solution development.* Address data integration challenges with guidance from senior engineers.* Contributing to the team’s SLA obligations for data delivery, and reliability are met, and that incidents and requests are managed appropriately* Collaborating in a team development and testing process, and support changes through service management change process.To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria:Minimum Criteria Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Azure data services, such as - Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure storage. Ability to use Microsoft SQL Server and database technologies.* Writing SQL (essential) and Python (desirable) queries.* Working with structured and semi-structured data formats.* Familiar with data warehousing and Delta Lakehouse concepts.* Knowledge of Azure technologies.* Communicating with various stakeholders for range of purposes. Collaborating and partnering with different individuals and teams.Desirable* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).* Azure Certification in Azure Data Fundamentals.We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here:We also offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:* 25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days* Generous pension* Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave* Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few* Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others* Employee Assistance Programme* Extensive opportunities for personal and career development* Nationwide gym membership discounts, and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London* Extensive Well-being resources including on-site therapists (London office only)* Beautiful and bright London office looking over the Thames and near to mainline stations* Our employee led networks (a couple of examples being our Women's Network, Carers network, and Neurodiverse Network) do fantastic work in educating and raising awareness across a range of experiences and support us in being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. You can get involved, too!* Please upload an up-to-date CV, ensuring you are highlighting your keys skills/ tools and technologies in relation to our role.Applications should be submitted by 12th November.Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified, so please don't delay and apply now.A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted.****We’re proud to be an inclusive employerWe view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities.We’re committed to being a great place to work– attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best and feel able to be themselves. We understand that if we’re diverse and inclusive, we’ll better understand different perspectives, which is fundamental to our job resolving financial complaints.We welcome applications from Black and other ethnic minority candidates, and female candidates, for all positions and particularly so for senior leader positions as they are under-represented within the Financial Ombudsman Service at this level.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. This means that we will put disabled candidates entering under the scheme through to the next stage of the recruitment process should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV/supporting statement. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about any reasonable adjustments you need, please email and let us know your preferred method of contact.Find out moreCheck out below channels to find out more about everyday life at the Financial Ombudsman Service – and don’t forget to follow us while you’re there! LinkedIn: Our careers page:Thank you for your interest in working with us, we wish you luck with your applicationWho we are… With fairness at the heart of everything we do, we embrace difference and treat everyone as equals. We’re a diverse organisation, but something we all share is our values. They’re central to the way we work – and work together. We’re an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sorts out disputes between financial businesses and their customers. We do this by making decisions that are fair – and feel fair to both sides. The Financial Ombudsman Service is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. We’re committed to being a great place to
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