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Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic Data Team.
This is a Fixed term contract as a Mat cover for a period of 8 months
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven and possesses a solid understanding of SQL, various scripting languages, and Excel. This will be flexible hybrid working model, combining in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work. However, it's important for the candidate to be based in Dorset or its surrounding areas, as they value the synergy of face-to-face interactions.
Some of your responsibilities would include:

  • Process Automation: Contribute to the automation of daily business activities, streamlining workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Data Analysis and Organization: Spend time with raw data to cleanse, structure, and ready it for integration into our bespoke system, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
  • Solution Development: Utilize your scripting and SQL expertise to create innovative data solutions that support and enhance our operations.
  • Ticket Management: Efficiently handle ticketed tasks, prioritizing and resolving issues to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest enhancements to our existing systems and processes, liaising with our in-house Development team to implement these improvements.
  • Innovation: Scout for opportunities to implement time-saving measures across the company, playing a key role in their development and deployment.
    Skills and Competencies
    Requirements:
  • Advanced SQL skills with at least 2 years of practical experience
  • Possess a strong foundation in Python and/or other scripting languages, enabling you to tackle diverse data challenges.
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulae and pivot tables.
  • A basic understanding of Hyper-Text-Markup-Language (HTML)
  • The ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders, understanding and translating their needs into technical requirements.
  • Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective collaboration within and outside the team.
    Desirables:
  • Familiarity with the Apache Airflow platform.
  • Basic knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI to support data visualization and insights.
  • Experience with version control using GIT for collaborative and organized code management.
  • An understanding of C#/Javascript to identify system-driven data transformations.
  • Experience using cloud solutions, particularly Azure and the Fabric Platform.
  • Familiarity with Power Query in Excel for efficient data integration and ability to translate existing processes into a scripting language

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