Data Engineer, Methods
Offers Discretionary Company Bonus
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IT services consultancy
Open for applications
IT services consultancy
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
Offers Discretionary Company Bonus
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.
Role
Who you are
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling complex data problems
- Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark or Spark SQL)
- Experience with the Azure data stack
- Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow
- Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker)
- Ability to craft efficient and performant queries
- Proficiency in dimensional modelling techniques
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data solutions
- Familiarity with test-driven development principles applied to data pipeline construction and validation
- Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Business requirements analysis and translation into technical specifications
Desirable
- Experience with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Apache Superset
- Experience with other cloud data platforms like AWS, GCP or Oracle
- Experience with modern unified data platforms like Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
- Familiarity with modern data lakehouse architectures
- Knowledge of legacy ETL tools like SSIS
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Understanding of streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, event-based architectures)
- Software engineering background with SOLID principles understanding
- Experience with data governance tools
- Experience with high-performance, large-scale data systems
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Knowledge of recent innovations in AI/ML and GenAI
- Defence or Public Sector experience
- Consultant experience
What the job involves
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences
- Collaborate with a dynamic delivery team on innovative projects, transforming raw data into powerful insights
- Design and implement efficient ETL and ELT pipelines using modern tools such as Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow
- Build scalable data solutions leveraging cloud platforms and technologies
- Develop and maintain sophisticated data models, employing dimensional modelling techniques to support comprehensive data analysis and reporting
- Implement best practices in data governance, security, and compliance to maintain data integrity
- Ensure data quality through rigorous QA processes, continuously refining and optimising data queries
- Develop intuitive dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Monitor and tune solution performance to enhance reliability, speed, and functionality of data systems
- Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously enhancing your skills with the latest data engineering tools and methodologies
- Contribute to the development of the Methods Analytics Engineering Practice by participating in our internal community of practice
- Enable business leaders to make informed decisions with confidence through timely, accurate data insights
- Drive adoption of modern data architectures and platforms
- Deliver seamless data solutions that enhance user experience
- Help cultivate a data-driven culture within the organisation
Application process
- 1. Internal Application Review
- 2. Initial Phone Screen
- 3. Technical Interview
- 4. Collaborative Pair Programming Exercise
- 5. Final Interview
- 6. Offer
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The UK public sector has long understood the need for digital transformation, but antiquated systems and outdated processes can make even the most ambitious plans for adaptation fall short. Methods has existed for more than 30 years to assist government departments and agencies make the leap, helping them understand the possibilities of digital transformation and guiding them through strategic planning, data migration and implementation phases.
Methods is an acknowledged leader in IT consultancy within the public sector, praised for their human touch and focus on sustainability which it believes sets it apart from firms. Indeed it is trusted by huge swathes of the UK public sector including the NHS, the Office for National Statistics, the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence, to name just a few.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in mid-2022. This acquisition will help to reinforce Method's position as a leading player in the public sector while also allowing it to broaden its role in the private sector. It is poised for growth and is investing heavily in talent to make this a reality.
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Company benefits
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Pizza Thursday monthly, weekly social in the office and commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
Company HQ
Farringdon, London, UK
Leadership
Pat Crossley-Smith
(Executive Diretor (Not Founder))Previously worked in Agile Product at BUPA and Senior Manager in Development at British Airways.
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