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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Vallum Associates
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, IT Management, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Scripting, Apache Beam
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840675919-senior-data-engineer

## About the Role

* Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Senior Data Engineer having extensive experience in GCP(Google Cloud Platform) data area or any Cloud experience.
 * Creating effective technological solutions for work with big data.
 * Hands-on experience with Python scripting.
 * Hands-on experience on Java.
 * Hands-on experience on Data Flow or Apache Beam.
 * Deep understanding of data concepts primarily inclined towards ETL.
 * Hands-on with ETL/DWH and SQL (any RDBMS)
 * Hands-on experience with any DB should be able to read/understand/alter stored procedures.

## Description

* Evaluating and comprehending data and information from diverse sources and producing innovative, high-quality solutions to problems that meet Business requirements and drive forward the department strategy.
 * Complying with engineering, design and testing standards and practices, and with Admiral IT governance and architectural standards while performing in a heavily regulated environment.
 * Acting on core engineering principles and values (accountability, transparency, consistency, quality, re-usability and an automate where possible attitude).
 * Actively participating in Squad, Chapter and Guild ceremonies and activities.
 * Working as part of a team, being a supportive team member with a positive attitude, engaging with and contributing to company culture and team spirit.
 * Collaboration with all levels of seniority across IT and the wider Business.
 * Being proactive and a self-learner, experimenting and learning from failure, and applying and sharing technical expertise at every opportunity.
 * Being creative, inquisitive, and pushing the boundaries, improving processes at any opportunity.
 * Taking initiative with effective decision making to enable the progression of the department strategy.
 * Being passionate about business intelligence and data.


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