Data Linkage Engineer

TEKsystems
Bracknell, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 104K

Job location

Bracknell, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Azure
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Software Engineering
Spark
PySpark
Cosmos DB

Job description

Verify and validate record linkage during and after migration, ensuring the new system matches or improves existing behavior.

Analyze large datasets (millions to billions of records) to define metrics, measure linkage quality, and interpret results.

Investigate discrepancies between old and new linkage outputs and determine root causes.

Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement robust linkage solutions.

Contribute to the long-term development of advanced data-linkage strategies post-migration.

Troubleshoot blockers and unexpected issues, working reactively and creatively.

Requirements

Strong data linkage/record linkage Experience - this is the number one requirement.

Experience working with very large datasets (hundreds of millions to billions of rows).

Ability to define, measure, and interpret statistical or analytical metrics related to linkage quality.

Background in software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving.

Cloud Experience (Azure preferred) -not essential but beneficial.

Experience with distributed or big-data technologies (eg, PySpark, Spark, CosmosDB).

Nice-to-Have

Java Experience - not essential; can be taught if needed.

A degree in mathematics, physics, or a related analytical field.

Familiarity with identity verification, fraud detection, insurance data, or similar domains.

About the company

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website.

Apply for this position