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Senior Data Engineer

SIG plc
South Yorkshire
4 days ago
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At SIG Plc, we are a leading supplier of specialist building materials to trade customers across Europe, with strong positions in our core markets as a distributor of insulation and interior products, and as a merchant of roofing and exterior materials.

Role overview:

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Data Engineer to join an established team of MI experts. This role will require you to take the lead on a range of support, development and project tasks to transform data and information landscape along with support and integrated technology to enable the business to fully exploit its data.

What you’ll be doing:

Perform a technical lead/lead data engineer role on relevant projects – design and implement advanced SQL queries and data solutions to address complex data challenges. Review business requirements and dashboard/report data requirements. Support the data solutions team’s development of Microsoft PowerBI reports/dashboards to meet business requirements. Lead the data engineers to source and provide robust and clean data quickly and reliably. Be responsible and accountable for the OpCo data from the point it is extracted from the source system, through transformation and presentation of the data to business send users in reporting and dashboards. Develop new data feeds and models as required to support business requirements, liaising with business & IT colleagues as required.

What we’re looking for?

Experience with delivering multiple data projects as a member of a data team. Highly experienced SQL developer with strong knowledge of SQL queries and expertise in Microsoft Management Studio and Microsoft SQL server integration services (SSIS) Knowledge of SQL server reporting services (SSRS) and SQL server analysis services (SSAS) is an advantage. String understanding of relational database structures, principles and best practices. Knowledge of enterprise data warehousing, data integration and business intelligence (BI) reporting. Experienced working with cloud-based technologies . Microsoft Azure. Strong communication skills (verbal & written) Self-motivated, able to prioritise and lead on tasks in high pressure environment.

What you’ll get in return:

Competitive salary 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, plus Christmas closure Company pension with SIG contributing up to 7.5% Life insurance up to 4x salary Access to a range of retail discounts via our colleague portal Share Incentive Scheme Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your ideas matter

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications — we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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