Data Platform Lead, Corsearch
Contractor
2-5 days a week in office
Intelligent trademark and brand protection solutions
Job no longer available
Intelligent trademark and brand protection solutions
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
2-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To revolutionise how companies commercialise and protect their growth.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have had prior experience with traditional database-driven software in .Net and Microsoft SQL and more recent experience with modern cloud Lakehouse systems such as Databricks
- Experience in data engineering, with hands-on experience with Databricks
- Strong expertise in SQL and Python programming
- Proven track record of successful data platform migrations
- Experience with Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and other big data technologies
- Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling
- Experience with AWS cloud platforms
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements
- Languages: SQL, Python
- Platforms: Databricks, AWS
- Technologies: Apache Spark, Delta Lake
- Tools: Git, JIRA, GitHub/GitLab
- Concepts: Data Modelling, ETL/ELT, Data Quality, Data Governance
Desirable
- Databricks certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Associate Developer)
- Knowledge of dbt, Airflow, or similar modern data tools
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipelines
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server migration projects
- Understanding of data mesh and data fabric architectures
What the job involves
- Technology at Corsearch currently consists of Engineering and Data Science functions, with nearly 150 people globally, aligned to Trademark Solutions or Online Brand Protection Business Units
- Trademark Solutions acquires data from 200 jurisdictions globally by means of data feeds, web crawling and publications/gazettes. The master data system ingests, enriches and stores data in order to support a complex ecosystem of platforms which underpin Corsearch’s managed search, screening & watch services
- The current master data system (“DMS”) is based on C#, MS SQL and MySQL. Corsearch is looking to recruit a new team to build out & transition to a replacement platform using managed services in the cloud
- Lead the design and implementation of data migration strategies from Microsoft SQL Server to Databricks
- Architect and build scalable data pipelines using Delta Lake and Databricks' Lakehouse platform
- Optimize existing ETL/ELT processes and transform them into modern, cloud-native solutions
- Implement data quality frameworks and testing methodologies
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Establish best practices for data modelling, governance, and security in the new Lakehouse environment
- Mentor team members on Databricks best practices and modern data engineering principles
Application process
- We usually respond within three days
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The internet has radically transformed the business landscape, creating new challenges for companies trying to protect their intellectual property. As brands face increasingly complex issues related to safeguarding their assets, Corsearch has stepped in with a suite of tools designed to secure brand value. offering everything from data and analytics to professional consulting.
In 2021, Corearch took a major leap forward when private equity firm Astorg acquired the company. This buyout sparked a period of significant growth, marked by strategic leadership hires, product development, and key acquisitions. These moves have paid off, positioning Corsearch as a leader in brand protection.
Now, as Corsearch looks to the future, it faces the challenge of staying ahead in an ever-evolving market. To maintain its competitive edge, the company is focusing on integrating the latest technologies, particularly those developed by AI-powered, venture-backed startups. By embracing these innovations, Corsearch is poised to continue its leadership in brand security and IP protection.
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City of London, London, UK
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Leadership
Abel Clarke
(CEO)Abel was CEO of Cision, a global leader in PR, IR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence. Previously, Abel was the CEO and Chairman of TruSight, a startup backed by leading financial services companies and focused on third-party risk management, and prior to that, they were the Global Managing Director of Thomson Reuters' $5.5 billion Financial Division.
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