Senior Data Engineer

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type: 9 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority:Mid-Senior Level

Were looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing Data team on a 9-month fixed term contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our data platform while supporting key business initiatives across multiple value streams.

As part of a matrix-managed Data function youll work closely with technical and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions that support operational analytical and strategic decision-making. A key focus of the role will be supporting our transition from Matillion to a modern Data Engineering framework built on Snowflake dbt and Apache Airflow.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges building scalable solutions and working within a modern cloud-based data environment.

In the role of Senior Data Engineer you will:

• Designing developing and maintaining robust data pipelines and data transformation processes.
• Developing SQL-based solutions within our Snowflake data platform.
• Supporting the migration of existing Matillion workflows to dbt and Apache Airflow.
• Building and optimising ELT processes to improve efficiency scalability and data quality.
• Working with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Supporting reporting analytics and data delivery requirements across the organisation.
• Troubleshooting data issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of our future-state data architecture and engineering standards.

You will be an experienced Data Engineer with a strong track record of designing building and optimising data solutions within complex enterprise environments. Bringing proven expertise across data engineering best practices youll be confident working with large-scale datasets developing robust data pipelines and delivering high-quality data products that support business outcomes.

• Proven experience in a Data Engineer Data Engineering Analyst or similar role.
• Strong SQL development skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience with Snowflake Oracle SQL Server or similar enterprise database technologies.
• Experience designing developing and supporting ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with dbt and/or Apache Airflow.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
• Experience working within cloud-based data environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience migrating data solutions from legacy ETL tools into modern cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Matillion.
• Experience working with Amazon S3 and cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Financial Services Wealth Management or Investment Management experience.
• Knowledge of investment products and financial data domains.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Exposure to modern DataOps CI/CD or data platform transformation initiatives.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
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Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
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