Senior Data Engineer

Watford
10 months ago
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Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience of AWS data analytics tools including QuickSight and Glue, coupled with a solid background using SQL and Python, to join a leading financial services organisation.

The Senior Data Engineer will drive data strategy and reporting excellence by leading the development of MI/BI solutions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, impactful insights.

Key Accountabilities

  • Work closely with the CTO & the Data and Reporting Manager to define and implement the short & the long-term strategies around Data & MI reports.

  • Communicate effectively with internal customers and third parties.

  • Analyse both large and complex reporting requirements.

  • Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Developers, Designers, DevOps Engineers, and the wider business.

  • Hands-on development of MI & BI reports for the various business units.

  • Work with four other Data Engineers / Reporting Developers, and the Data and Reporting Manager.

  • Support, mentor and help the more junior members of the team.

  • Test and cross validate reports for accuracy and integrity.

  • Perform regular, technical reviews of your team’s work.

  • Analyse and recommend enhancements to the MI reports, processes, and standards.

  • Assist with resolution of support issues.

    Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent SQL and data modelling skills

  • Strong experience with ETL & ELT development from various data sources

  • Proficient in dashboard design and development

  • Hands-on experience with Amazon QuickSight (or similar visualization tools)

  • Strong knowledge of AWS Glue and scripting in Python for ETL

  • Experience working in Agile teams and using tools like JIRA & Confluence

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to mentor and support junior team members

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and independent thinker

  • Team-oriented with a “can do” attitude

  • Curious and eager to learn new technologies

    Knowledge & Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role

  • Experience with Amazon Redshift and ideally MySQL

  • Understanding of data pipelines and architecture within cloud environments (AWS preferred)

  • Familiarity with SAP Business Objects (helpful but not essential)

  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and performance optimization

    This is a fantastic time to join a fast growing and highly successful financial services business. Please register your interest by applying now

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