Software Developer

Adecco
London, UK
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Query Performance Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Airflow Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Big Data Cloud Computing Databases Information Engineering Data Governance Data Infrastructure
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Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Security Data Systems Relational Databases Database Development JSON Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server MongoDB NoSQL Query Optimization Software Engineering SQL Databases Unstructured Data Web Services Workflow Management Systems Extensible Markup Language (XML) Google Cloud Data Ingestion Azure Data Factory Database Optimization Apache Spark Core Api Backend Containerization Data Lakes Kubernetes Cassandra Cosmos DB Data Management Api Design Data Pipelines Docker

Job description

Join Our Team as a Software Developer (Python / SQL - Data & Database Focus)!

Are you a passionate Software Developer with expertise in Python and SQL? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment focused on data engineering and modern data platforms? If so, we want to hear from you!, Develop & Maintain: Create backend applications using Python and SQL, ensuring they are efficient and robust. Database Solutions: Build and optimise database solutions, focusing on schema design, indexing strategies, and query performance tuning. ETL/ELT Pipelines: Develop and maintain pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and serving data across systems. Integration: Seamlessly integrate applications with data lakes and lake house platforms. Data Models: Design and implement data models for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. APIs & Services: Develop APIs and services that enable smooth data access and transformation workflows. Collaboration: Work with data engineering and analytics teams to support reporting, BI, and advanced analytics initiatives. Governance & Quality: Ensure data quality and consistency across platforms while complying with governance policies., Be a part of a vibrant team that values creativity and innovation! Work in a hybrid cloud environment with opportunities for both greenfield projects and legacy migrations. Enjoy a supportive workplace that emphasises learning and growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about driving data solutions and working with cutting-edge technologies, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our mission to enhance data accessibility and quality across our platforms.

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Requirements

Proficient in Python and SQL, with experience in Apache Spark.

  • Strong experience building backend services and APIs.

Database Expertise:

  • Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and distributed NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
  • Familiarity with data modelling, query optimisation, and indexing strategies.

Data Platforms:

  • Hands-on experience with data lakes and lakehouse architectures.
  • Familiarity with big data processing frameworks like Spark.

Data Engineering Knowledge:

  • Proven experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and using orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory).
  • Understanding of JSON, XML, APIs, and data ingestion technologies.

Cloud Experience:

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of data governance and compliance. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Background in Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, with a knack for translating functional requirements into technical solutions. A positive, approachable personality that fosters collaboration and rapport with colleagues.

About the company

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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