Data Engineer

Sword Group
Glasgow
1 year ago
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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: Working as a Data Engineer, this position will suit someone who can provide architectural and data engineering subject matter expertise in our client projects. You will join a highly experienced team in our Data & AI practice who are supporting Sword’s clients on their journey to become data driven organisations. Requirements Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: Key Technical Skills: Microsoft Purview or similar Microsoft Azure Cloud Technology Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory Datalake, Big Data, Cosmos DB Proficient in data modelling Power BI Proficient in SQL, Python, Scala, T-SQL Snowflake Databricks Key Personal attributes: Financial Management, People Management, Project Management Good communication skills with experience in dealing with senior stakeholders and business ambassadors. Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and Azure DevOps Good analytical and problem-solving skills A challenging and enquiring mind Attention to detail and tenacity. Solid knowledge of Data & AI Good business consultancy skills Team player and confident individualist Technical Certs / Offshore Certs / Expenses Azure Data Engineering Azure Data Science Azure Data Analyst Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary , here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

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