Data Engineer
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical expertise as required to the Data team and input to technical projects
- Providing a common thread for Data delivery activities from inception, through delivery, into operational running
- Troubleshooting performance issues
- Leading analysis and resolution of data issues
- Ability to work under pressure, focusing on resolving issues, and delivering to deadlines
- Working within an ITIL framework to manage incidents, problems and system changes
- Supporting the development of the MI and Data team, the creation of a data platform and MI reporting capabilities
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time
Base location: Basingstoke / Gateshead
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrable experience of SQL coding of stored procedures and functions
- ETL/ELT Skills using SQL and custom scripts, preferably Python
- Experience of working with heterogeneous data sources including REST APIs, SQL databases, NoSQL databases
- Experience of version-control systems such as Azure DevOps and / or Git
- An understanding of logical and physical database design and the different concepts behind OLTP, OLAP and Data Warehousing
- Experienced with MS SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
- Ideally exposure to NoSQL database technologies and a desire to learn and work with new data platforms
- Ideally exposure to big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg
- Ideally exposure to Power BI
- Enquiring approach to work, a methodical approach to solving problems and an attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and with people across the organisation
- An understanding of information security, data security and data governance
- An ability to investigate different technologies and provide guidance on the best fit for requirements
About De La Rue
De La Rue’s purpose is securing trust between people, businesses, and governments.
We operate across six continents to provide highly secure physical and digital solutions to 140 countries. As an authentication and currency provider we are the trusted partner of choice for governments, central banks and businesses seeking to secure their global supply chains and cash cycles.
Specialising in product design, international manufacturing, and digital solutions, we are trusted by governments, central banks and brands to provide secure products and services that protect economies, revenue sources and reputations. Our solutions enable businesses and people to participate securely in the global economy whilst protecting people from the impact of counterfeiting and illicit trade.
Benefits
- Annual bonus (subject to personal and organisational objectives being met)
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 9%)
- Life assurance – 4x your annual salary
- Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
- Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
- Enhanced family friendly policies
Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.
- This position is located in the UK. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship**
Join the Team
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.
Show us you have what it takes and we’ll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don’t just take our word for it.
Join The Team And Create Your Own Story
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