Data Engineer

INDIAN RAILWAYS

South Western Railway (SWR) is a major operator in the UK, offering over 1,500 services daily and employing a workforce of more than 5,000 people. This role will contribute to enhancing quality of life by managing data solutions that support the UK Rail Industry's open data goals and improve business insights within SWR. As part of FirstGroup, SWR is committed to sustainable transport methods.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Build and optimize data infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms and data processing frameworks.
• Design data models for effective management of large data volumes.
• Develop data warehouses and lakes for advanced analytics.
• Create robust ETL pipelines for diverse data sources.
• Ensure data integrity through established quality standards.
• Collaborate on data governance and implement security measures.
• Work with data scientists and stakeholders to meet data requirements.
• Improve pipeline performance and optimize data storage.
• Stay updated on data engineering technologies.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services.
• Travel discounts for family.
• 75% discount on other train operators.
• Training and development support.
• Exclusive retail offers.
• Excellent pension scheme.

This role requires you to have:

• Deep knowledge of data warehousing and data modelling.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with machine learning and AI.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Knowledge of rail commercial or operational systems.

SWR fosters an inclusive environment, valuing diversity and ensuring equal employment opportunities. The company offers support and flexible working options, adapting roles to be accessible and inclusive.