Data Engineer

BBC News

BBC Studios, a globally recognized content powerhouse, is seeking a Data Engineer to join their Technology Systems & Delivery team. This role is essential as it supports the company's drive to stay at the forefront of technology and content delivery, helping to craft personalized experiences for the audience. The team's mission is to innovate and improve data handling and analysis, empowering the company to serve its clients and audience more effectively.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize data pipelines for efficient data processing.
• Automate data workflows for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate in designing the data platform architecture.
• Ensure data security and compliance with governance policies.
• Stay informed of new database technologies and DevOps practices.
• Encourage innovation and process improvements.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible 35-hour work week.
• 26 days holiday plus additional days.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy.
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
• Opportunities for career progression and learning.

This role requires you to have:

• Experience in data engineering and data pipelines.
• Knowledge of database design and optimization.
• Proficiency with SQL, DBT, and data warehousing technologies.
• Experience with AWS and containerization.
• Understanding of infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform.

You would benefit from having:

• Skill in Python programming.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Interest in building scalable data products.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

BBC Studios values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and aims to provide equal opportunities for all candidates. They are committed to sustainability and have measures in place to ensure environmentally friendly operations. They also offer adjustments for applicants with disabilities.