Remote Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Join NearForm as a Senior Data Engineer to help our enterprise clients translate their requirements into functional and appealing interactive applications.

Requirements

• Experience delivering at a Senior Developer level in an enterprise environment
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment
• Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms
• Deep understanding of server side code, with experience developing in Python and utilising SQL
• Production experience of Snowflake or Databrick platforms
• Deep understanding of ELT/ETL pipelines and toolchains
• Deep understanding of Relational and Document data stores
• Deep understanding of how modern web services are built
• Deep understanding of modern testing methodologies, tools and practices
• Deep understanding of versioning control tools including Git
• Understanding of tools such as AWS serverless compute, Apigee, CloudRun and containerisation
• Understanding of security and performance considerations
• Understanding of architectural and design patterns in one or more of AWS/GCP/Azure
• Understanding of deployment tools and systems integration
• Understanding with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Empathy and people skills

Responsibilities

• Designing & building data pipelines and solutions using Python, GCP, Pyspark, SQL, and BigQuery
• Supporting system design, development and maintenance and take responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions
• Implementing security and data protection
• Executing meticulous automated tests in line with best practice
• Troubleshooting and debugging applications
• Optimising applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
• Getting feedback from, and building solutions for, users and clients
• Working with and supporting the Delivery Architect (team lead) in project execution and timely delivery
• Collaborating with client teams
• Writing documentation and guides
• Following new and emerging technologies
• Contributing to NearForm tooling and open-source projects

Benefits

• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving NearFormers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a NearForm advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy