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# Data Specialist

- **Company:** Moody's Corporation
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Deduplication, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, NumPy, DataOps, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Pandas, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Delivery, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb032b08cc3d4f5516c9b9e0db63b2501d

## About the Role

* 1-3 years' experience in data operations, data management, analytics, or automation, enabling effective handling and transformation of large datasets.
 * Strong SQL proficiency (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) to extract, transform, and optimize data for reporting and operational use.
 * Hands-on Python experience (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation and analysis, supporting scalable data workflows.
 * Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes to ensure efficient data integration and pipeline development.
 * Experience implementing data quality frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of datasets.
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate across global teams and translate complex data insights into actionable outputs.

Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Snowflake, or similar technologies
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Education

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

## Description

Support and enhance data quality and operations across multiple sources, ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient data delivery.

 * Develop and execute processes to monitor, manage, and improve data quality across datasets
 * Design and implement data deduplication frameworks to improve data accuracy and usability.
 * Analyze and optimize data operations workflows, identifying automation opportunities to increase efficiency.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Technology) to align data solutions with business needs.
 * Support stakeholders by delivering data insights and responding to data-related queries.
 * Contribute to the development and enhancement of enterprise data platforms, ensuring integrity and scalability.
 * Maintain best practices in data governance, data modeling, and pipeline optimization.

About the Team
Our Data Estate team is responsible for delivering high-quality, mission-critical data that powers decision-making across global markets. We provide comprehensive company data through flagship platforms such as Orbis, we enable clients to access, analyze, and act on complex datasets efficiently, and we drive continuous improvements in data quality, accessibility, and operational excellence. By joining our team, you will contribute to innovative data solutions supporting global customers across industries.
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.


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