Data Engineer, The Telegraph

• Python development skills, including the ability to implement ETL data pipelines in Python and any familiarity with Rest APIs
• Advanced SQL scripting knowledge
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, (preferable) or AWS/Azure
• 2+ years of experience in data or software development
• Knowledge of big data platforms
• Knowledge of relational databases
• Knowledge of technologies: Git, Docker, Bash language
• Ability to propose, design and implement a simple ETL solutions both in batch and real-time
• Understanding of what is a CI/CD continuous delivery pipeline and ability to design a process
• Ability to pick the correct technology for the correct task

Desirable

• This is a technical role within the Telegraph Data team
• Working closely with a cross functional team of Data Engineers, Analysts and Scientists, you’ll be an integral part of the Data Engineering chapter - driving evolution of the data architecture, and optimising business processes
• Additionally, alongside senior members, you’ll take part in shaping the team across aspects such as technology and product
• You’ll be part of the team that heads development of data platforms, with reliability, scalability and performance in mind
• Along with other members of the Data Engineering team, you will help to enable real-time streaming capabilities
• You’ll be working with the wider business in order to improve the development of data processing procedures, database structures and of performance to meet business requirements
• In return the successful candidate will gain exposure to the full range of technologies in the modern data landscape
• It offers fantastic scope for a talented individual with a strong interest in data to broaden their experience
• Build shippable software following Engineering standards in place
• Build and maintain key Engineering blocks that other teams can rely upon (such as APIs and Big Data implementations)
• Support the current stack and be able to extend it with new features as well as work on ad-hoc R&D projects
• Work closely with TMG’s business intelligence users, operations and development teams on projects and CR’s, encouraging a data driven and pragmatic approach to tackling challenges and problems
• Ensure the deliveries are on time and of the required quality
• Maintain the company’s data assets at required quality levels and help to design and build solid, efficient, stable APIs
• Help to maintain our high standard of code and keep up to date with the latest technologies and methodologies to ensure TMG stays ahead of the game
• Ensure a globally robust and highly scalable approach to development to support our growing number of global users and services
• Enforce best practices in terms of code quality and design of processes