Lead Data Engineer

Job Description

Were Atom The bank thats leading the fintech charge!Were not like the rest. Were true innovators, and were redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile-first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.Could you be the next innovator to join us Whats it all about Insight and Intelligence drives Atom.The Insight & Intelligence team leverage Big Data tech, to maximise the returns from our data assets, by providing MI, exploratory analysis & predictive models. These shape & deliver strategies in pricing, direct marketing, product optimisation, credit risk& fraud.As Lead Data Science Engineer you will lead the creation and maintenance of an efficient, sustainable and agile data analytics platform. You will use a range of database technologies and work with both event driven and batch processes and build cloud nativedata pipelines.In this role youll lead by example by setting the standard for technical development of the team and provide coaching & mentoring support to the wider team. What will your typical day look like. (theres no 2 days the same in Atom):

• Lead the integration, consolidation and transmission of data while maintain Atoms high data quality standards
• Design data solutions delivered to the business
• Oversee the build and maintenance of data jobs using a range of tool including PostgreSQL, Talend, Python and Kafka
• Work on cloud based (GCP) architecture to deliver robust data pipelines
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to gain an understanding to their requirements whilst possessing the ability to translate these business requirements into technical delivery
• Translate requirements into deliverables in a consistent and logical way
• Application of data availability, lineage and quality to the correct deliverables
• Continuously evaluate data processes and procedures to maintain a positive and efficient data culture within Atom.

What do we need from you

• Experience of coaching, leading and mentoring
• Hands-on experience in design, development and deployment of data solutions and the integration of new technologies as they develop
• In-depth knowledge of Data Modelling, ETL development and Database/Data Warehousing, Structured and Unstructured data
• Experience with either relational SQL or analytics databases, such as Postgres, Cassandra & BigQuery
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and deployment infrastructure
• A mixture of SQL and No-SQL technology experience and how these different approaches combine together
• Have an awareness of how data can be used to drive operational and strategic decisions
• Possess a strong understanding of how Data Engineering and Data Analysis fits within Data Science and Business Intelligence workflows
• Excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Understanding and delivery of Data Governance practices.

What youll get from us:

• 4 day week
• Remote & Flexible working
• Annual Share Option scheme - company performance related
• Incredibly generous company pension scheme (maximum of 13% of Atom input - candidate can put in more)
• All About Me fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development
• 22.5 days holiday + 8 statutory days
• Private Medical Insurance for you and full family
• Health Cash Plan - expenses paid on Optical/Dental/other appointments/treatments
• Life Insurance - 4 times annual salary
• Critical illness cover - 1 x lump sum annual salary
• Cycle to work Scheme.

Keyskills :
Business IntelligenceData AnalysisPostgreSQLSQL