Data Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Data Engineer
Key skills required for the job are:
- Python, SQL
- BigData Ecosystem: Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Spark (RDD, Data frames), Yarn, Sqoop, Hue, Cloudera , Data bricks
- Spark, Python Notebooks Jupyter
Experience required:
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing cloud data pipelines (ETL/ELT solutions).
- Data Warehousing experience.
- Proficient in writing SQL for aggregating and transforming data as part of a data pipeline.
- Experience using Python for automating processes, working with APIs, and/or transforming data.
- Experience of database modeling tools (SqlDBM, etc.)
Job setup: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6-12 months
Salary: Up to £300.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period (in days)?
- Out of the following, what is your current UK work authorization:
•Tier 2 Skilled worker visa holder
•British Citizen
•On ILR
•Any other valid UK work permit
- The per-day billing rate for this job is GBP 300. Are you okay with this?
- This is a hybrid job. If selected, you will have to go to the office 2-3 times a week. Are you okay with this?
- This job is based in Leeds. Please apply only if you are comfortable with this location.
- Do you currently live anywhere in the UK?
- This is an Inside IR35 contract. Please apply only if you are okay with this.
Experience:
- UK based work: 2 years (required)
- Data Warehousing: 5 years (required)
- writing SQL: 5 years (required)
- using Python for automating processes: 5 years (required)
- BigData Ecosystem (Hadoop, Spark, Hive): 5 years (required)
- building data pipelines: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Reference ID: DE
Expected start date: 08/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Engineer roles across Webynatics Technologies's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38 - £38 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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