Senior Data Engineer, SM2

Salary up to £58,000 + competitive benefits Why Work for XpertHR Explore the human side of data With over 10,000 resources at our disposal, we provide indispensable industry information for the HR sector across the UK, the US and the Netherlands. We empower organizations to make the right decisions around their people. At the same time, we?re creating an inclusive, people-focused environment of our own. A culture where individuals with ambition, curiosity and ideas can make an impact. Where you can think big, aim high and explore more. Senior Data Engineer This position performs complex research and data engineering assignments within XpertHR, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional products. This position performs date engineering design - typically across multiple systems; mentors more junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with data transformation skills who work with the creation of the XpertHR Data Lake solution for the Reward Analytics product. Responsibilities * Perform daily data loads ensuring recurring updates are logged and tracked. * Interface with other technical personnel or team members to document, interpret, and finalize requirements. * Produce code that is efficient, repeatable, without defects, and adherent to best practices such as naming conventions, encapsulation, etc. * Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of data components. * Complete complex data engineering bug fixes and issues, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate. * Identify opportunities to apply automation or other tools to improve effectiveness or efficiency. * Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into data engineering and/or data management designs. * Innovate process improvements that enable efficient delivery and maintenance. * Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews. * Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. * Identify areas where it is an advantage to work with other teams to improve overall quality, and, with peers or others, implement initiatives improving capabilities and efficiency. * Train entry-level and less senior data engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles. Requirements * Proven experience in data management area with a technical competencies required. * Bachelor?s Degree (Engineering/Computer Science preferred but not required); or equivalent experience required. * Strong proficiency with data manipulation technology (e.g. ETL, Spark, Python, SQL and NoSQL) including optimization techniques. * Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems (e.g. Data Lakes, MongoDB and SQL Server). * Good working knowledge of platforms such as Windows, Unix, Docker, Kubernetes. * Cloud experience with AWS or Azure. * Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum). * Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modelling principles. * Expertise in different Object Oriented development languages. * Strong knowledge in Industry data engineering best practices. * Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) * Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components. * Understanding of automation/other tools to increase efficiency. * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process inefficiencies (i.e. bugs) in the repository. What?s it like to work here? Outstanding - you?ve probably already got a feel for what we do and the technology we?re involved with but what?s really stands us out from the crowd is our culture. We?re an agile, dynamic and forward thinking organisation who understands the importance of looking after our staff. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products, providing our employees with interesting challenges for their personal and career development whilst also striking the right balance between work and family life. Women in technology: RBI is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology: * Mentoring scheme for women in technology * Women?s network forum * Regularly run events for schools girl about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in tech. RBI proudly support the Tech Talent Charter