About this role
Job Description
Data engineer to work within our solutions team, to help us grow and increase our expertise. The role would encompass both the creation of technical solutions, advising on methodologies and helping upskill the wider department in the better utilization of new technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to successful implementations on big data projects, ranging from architectural design to data engineering to model deployment.
- Design, development, and maintenance of Databricks solutions.
- Helping upskill users into Databricks environments.
- Manage workstreams to create solutions that extract, transform, cleanse, and load data (ETL/ELT).
- Help administrate Databricks environments, ensuring policies and conventions are adhered to.
- Stay up to date on the latest data engineering trends and technologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4 years plus of experience in SQL Server support and maintenance.
- Experience in developing and data manipulation in Python \ PySpark.
- Proficient in Azure data services (e.g., Synapse Analytics, SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Cosmos DB) - Synapse and Databricks is essential.
- Ability to create and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes.
- Knowledge of data integration, data modelling concepts, and familiarity with cloud data platforms and storage technologies, ideally within Azure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Nice-to-Have
- Understanding of programming languages such as C#, or PowerShell.
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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