Remote Data Software Engineer Python PySpark

Client Server
Stevenage, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 95K

Job location

Remote
Stevenage, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Big Data
Continuous Integration
Data Governance
Data Transformation
Data Warehousing
Relational Databases
DevOps
Distributed Computing Environment
Python
PostgreSQL
NoSQL
Open Source Technology
Performance Tuning
Software Construction
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Data Streaming
PySpark
Information Technology
Data Programming
Kafka
Software Coding
Data Pipelines

Job description

Are you a data savvy Software Engineer with strong Python coding skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Data Software Engineer role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks.

As a Data Software Engineer within the Claims team you will help shape the architecture of data products, building reusable technology that enables teams to ingest, store, transform and serve their own data products. You'll take a lead in data transformation, setting up best practices in areas like Data modelling, performance optimisation and Data Governance to ensure that the data used within the business is consistent, available and reliable.

You will be supported with continual learning and self development opportunities and will be encouraged to contribute to testing open source tools and engaging in community building activities such as meet-ups, keeping up to date with new and emerging technologies and methods.

Requirements

  • You are degree educated in a relevant discipline, e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics
  • You have a software engineering background with advanced Python and PySpark coding skills
  • You have experience in batch, distributed data processing and near real-time streaming data pipelines with technologies such as Kafka
  • You have experience of Big Data Analytics platform integration with AWS
  • You have a strong understanding of RDBMS, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, SQL (Redshift, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases
  • You have a good appreciation of software engineering best practices, DevOps, CI/CD, IaC
  • You have excellent communication skills

Benefits & conditions

As a Data Software Engineer (Python Spark AWS) you will earn a competitive package:

  • Up to £95,000 salary
  • Remote working including flexible working hours
  • Workplace nursery scheme
  • Enhanced maternity package
  • 25 days holiday plus ability to buy or sell 5 days p/year + extra "duvet day"
  • Pension, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme
  • Weekly Yoga and monthly Acupuncture sessions, Headspace membership
  • Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks
  • A range of other perks including Perkbox, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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