Data Engineer

Salary £35K pro rata (8 month Contract, has potential to go permanent) Data Science/Engineer Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Engineer to join their dynamic Data Team. This is a Fixed term contract as a Mat cover for a period of 8 months This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven and possesses a solid understanding of SQL, various scripting languages, and Excel. This will be flexible hybrid working model, combining in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work. However, it's important for the candidate to be based in Dorset or its surrounding areas, as they value the synergy of face-to-face interactions. Some of your responsibilities would include:

• Process Automation: Contribute to the automation of daily business activities, streamlining workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Organization: Spend time with raw data to cleanse, structure, and ready it for integration into our bespoke system, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Solution Development: Utilize your scripting and SQL expertise to create innovative data solutions that support and enhance our operations.
• Ticket Management: Efficiently handle ticketed tasks, prioritizing and resolving issues to maintain smooth business operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest enhancements to our existing systems and processes, liaising with our in-house Development team to implement these improvements.
• Innovation: Scout for opportunities to implement time-saving measures across the company, playing a key role in their development and deployment.

Skills and Competencies Requirements: Advanced SQL skills with at least 2 years of practical experience Possess a strong foundation in Python and/or other scripting languages, enabling you to tackle diverse data challenges. Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulae and pivot tables. A basic understanding of Hyper-Text-Markup-Language (HTML) The ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders, understanding and translating their needs into technical requirements. Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective collaboration within and outside the team. Desirable: Familiarity with the Apache Airflow platform. Basic knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI to support data visualization and insights. Experience with version control using GIT for collaborative and organized code management. An understanding of C#/Javascript to identify system-driven data transformations. Experience using cloud solutions, particularly Azure and the Fabric Platform. Familiarity with Power Query in Excel for efficient data integration and ability to translate existing processes into a scripting language.