Data Engineer
Spectrum IT
Birmingham, MID
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
£40,000–£50,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Permanent
SKILLS
Apache Spark, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Big Data, Business Support, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Financial Services, Git, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, NoSQL, OLAP (OnLine Analytical Processing), PostgreSQL, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reporting Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Stored Procedures, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
excellent benefits
LOCATION
Birmingham, MID
POSTED
12 days ago
Data Engineer - Financial Services
SQL, Power BI, Python, ETL
£40,000 - £50,000
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a dynamic MI & Data team responsible for data platforms within the financial services sector. You will work closely with Infrastructure and Data Teams to define and deliver data solutions that support business and external customer reporting requirements, enabling informed decision-making. This role requires expertise in data engineering best practices, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to the Data team and contribute to technical projects
- Ensure seamless data delivery from inception through operational use
- Troubleshoot performance issues and lead data issue resolution
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines and resolve issues effectively
- Operate within an ITIL framework to manage incidents, problems, and system changes
- Support the development of MI reporting capabilities and data platforms
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong experience in SQL coding, stored procedures, and functions
- ETL/ELT experience using SQL and Python
- Experience working with diverse data sources (REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL databases)
- Familiarity with version-control systems (Azure DevOps, Git)
- Understanding of database design, OLTP, OLAP, and Data Warehousing concepts
- Experience with MS SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
- Desirable: exposure to NoSQL, big data technologies (Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg), and Power BI
- Knowledge of information security, data security, and data governance
If you're passionate about data, problem-solving, and making a difference in the financial world, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of financial security!
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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