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Data Engineer

Are you smart, ambitious and passionate about managing and using data? Do you want to create scalable data platforms for some of the UK’s top brands?

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our team, who's excited about developing their expertise and skills in the field of data engineering.

With a mix of home working and team collaboration in our vibrant, open plan office in Bristol, on any given day you could be doing one or all of these things:

Work with stakeholders to understand business objectives and interpret them into data models.
Identify opportunities for data acquisition, data usage and insight generation.
Create data reporting that enables data driven decision making.
Build data systems and pipelines using development tools.
Ensure that data solutions uphold data governance and/or data compliance frameworks.
Provide second line technical support for existing data platforms.

All our teams work to exacting standards, and so we're looking for a talented data engineer who has:

Experience of database interrogation, querying and analysis tools.
Can demonstrate a proven history of architecting, building, testing, and maintaining whole data platforms.
Ability to model business problems into data structures within SQL Server.
Experience with ETL concepts and tools such as Azure Data Factory.
Understanding of Data Warehousing / Lakehouse concepts.
Knowlegde of workflow tools such as Azure Logic App.
Strong data visualisation skills and experience with tools such as Microsoft Fabric / Power BI.
Great attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience of the software engineering / development lifecycle.

Preferable

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Working at Rockpool is slightly different than elsewhere. We've tried to make life as simple as possible, placing our trust in our team to make decisions and manage their own work:

We don't do middle management, so you can easily share your brilliant ideas.
You will have the flexibility to set and manage your own working hours.
We like to talk, like normal people do - you'll get regular, open, and honest feedback.

We invest heavily in the wellbeing of our employees. So the role also comes with the following benefits:

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top)
Option to buy or sell a further 5 days of leave
Matched pension contributions up to 8%
Private health insurance
Group life assurance
Wellbeing fund that contributes £25 per month towards an activity that promotes your mental or physical wellbeing
Annual profit related bonus (historically about £2,500 per annum)
Significant investment in your learning and development
Company provided breakfasts, fruit, beer fridge and soft drinks
Regular company funded socials and away day

What You Should Know About Data Engineer, Rockpool Digital

Hey there! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of data? We're looking for a passionate Data Engineer to join the fantastic team at Rockpool. If you're a smart, ambitious individual who thrives on creating scalable data platforms for some of the UK’s top brands, this role is perfect for you! Picture a typical day where you collaborate with stakeholders, create effective data models, and use cutting-edge tools to generate insights that steer business decisions. You’ll be crafting robust data systems and pipelines, ensuring our solutions meet data governance standards, while also providing supportive tech assistance for our existing platforms. What makes this role at Rockpool truly special is our culture – you’ll experience a lack of middle management that empowers you to manage your work and share your bright ideas. Whether you’re a whiz at SQL Server, an ETL concepts guru, or have an eye for data visualization using Microsoft Fabric or Power BI, we’ve got a spot for you! Our flexible working hours let you balance your personal and professional life seamlessly, while our supportive environment promotes regular feedback and development. Plus, enjoy fantastic perks including 28 days of annual leave, private health insurance, a wellbeing fund, and more. If you’re interested in learning and growing in your data engineering career, join us at Rockpool and let’s create something extraordinary together!

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What are the responsibilities of a Data Engineer at Rockpool?

As a Data Engineer at Rockpool, your main responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to understand business objectives, creating data models, identifying data acquisition opportunities, and building data systems and pipelines. You will also ensure compliance with data governance standards and provide technical support for existing platforms.