We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. We need talented individuals to apply their software development and data engineering skills for solving problems with data across a number of critical UK sectors.
We are on a mission to ensure that Leidos stands out in what is becoming an increasingly popular market place. It means creative solutions to problems using innovative design implementation and testing of systems and services with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY
You will work closely with the Practice Lead, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists to form an integral part of the team. Our team comprises of a blend of seasoned experts and intermediate level engineers. It is a great place to be able to use your skills, learn from others and form one of the best performing teams in the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Design and implementation of numerous complex data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems.
• Co-ordinate teams and set best practice and standards
• Build, Maintain and Operate Data environments and data-streaming systems
• Recognise and share opportunities to reuse existing data flows between teams
• Being proactive in evaluating and developing tools and technologies in improving the data analytics platforms
• Architect and/or evaluate data analytics solutions, apply knowledge of systems integration
• Supporting the development of data migration, data integration and data processing processes
• Sharing and collaborating with analytics and dev-ops teams
• Supporting the creation of project plans, identification of risks, and generation of risk mitigation plans
PROFILE
As a minimum you will have:
• Experience of configuring and using ETL platforms such as SSIS, AWS or Azure Data Factory
• Experience of setting up and administering AWS or Azure data platforms and analytics services, including Power BI and Pentaho BA
• Experience of working in an agile software development environment
• Experience estimating task effort and identifying dependencies
• Excellent communication skills
The following would be advantageous:
• Familiarity with Python
• Experience of Hadoop and Jenkins
• Azure Certified
• AWS Certified
This position is a full time, permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SC clearance. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidos sites
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships,
annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
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