Data Engineer

London Borough of Newham

The London Borough of Newham is an area with a dynamic community and rapidly growing population, enriched by cultural diversity. The council is committed to addressing economic, health, and environmental challenges, aiming to build a fairer Newham. As part of this commitment, the council is developing a modern data platform to optimize data use and insights, contributing to strategic objectives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Lead and execute engineering projects to enhance data systems integration from various sources.
• Ensure data quality, availability, and usability through rigorous standards and quality control.
• Collaborate with data professionals to create products delivering continuous insight.
• Provide technical expertise in Microsoft Azure focused on data storage and transformation.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements combining office and remote work.
• Generous employer pension contributions up to 8%.
• Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Provision of eye test and flu vouchers.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in Oracle, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure resources (ADLS, Synapse, Databricks, etc.).
• Skills in data modeling, ETL processes, and SQL-based analytics.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in communicating insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build and optimize big data pipelines and architectures.
• Desire for self-improvement and ongoing skill development.

The London Borough of Newham is dedicated to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment. All job applications are evaluated on merit, ensuring a diverse and fair recruitment process. The council is also responsible for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, conducting DBS checks where necessary.