Data Modeller Department for Work & Pensions

Do you want to be part of something really big?

You and your role

The Data Engineer – Data Modeller role sits right at the heart of that transformation.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with Digital leaders within the department and across government as part of the 17,000 strong DDaT profession. As Data Engineer – Data Modeller you will contribute to the overall Data Engineering Development Lifecycle Process.
We are looking for a someone to be responsible for developing accurate, efficient data solutions which meet customer needs to agreed timescales. You will bring your Experience of developing data solutions on Oracle, Cloudera or Horton Works platforms. You will provide leadership to develop Associate Data Engineers, providing technical guidance alongside other data engineering functions for customers.
This is a big challenge, but also a big opportunity. You will get the chance to work on one of the biggest, most ambitious Digital transformation programmes in the UK. You will have the chance to use and stretch your abilities, strengthen your experience and continue your professional development in a supportive environment. You will work alongside people who care passionately about public service, making a difference and delivering for our customers.

What are we looking for?

• Test Analysis – able to identify simple patterns and trends. Investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes and contributes to recommending solutions to these. Works with stakeholders to identify objectives and potential benefits available.
• Programming & build – Designs, develops codes, tests, corrects and documents simple programs or scripts under the direction of others
• Communicating, analysis & insight – Understand the appropriate media to communicate findings. Shapes and shares communications cognisant of the audience. Able to give tactical recommendations

Corinne our Lead Data Engineer shares our vision and talks about the value of data, how it improves people’s lives and what makes a great candidate in our recent webinar on data recruitment……click on the link to watch…
http://youtu.be/YZD6YBrmbmUhttps://youtu.be/YZD6YBrmbmU/a

Essential Technical Skills

• Expert level experience in the development of complex data routines and patterns.
• Knowledge of database architecture, relational database diagrams, dimensional modelling, data warehousing principles and integrity constraints
• Understanding of Data Engineer concepts – creating technical requirements using conceptual, logical and physical designs
• Essential to have experience of at least one programming language such as PL/SQL or Python
• Hands on experience of Erwin or comparable modelling software

Desirable Skills

Ideally it would be great if you have these skills …but not essential..

• Knowledge of data architecture concepts / technologies like data warehouse, data lakes, big data
• Experience of developing data solutions on Oracle, Cloudera or Horton Works platforms
• Experience in Informatica BDM, Sqoop or Kafka is beneficial

Where You’ll Work

You’ll join us in one of our easy-to-reach digital hubs in Newcastle, Sheffield and Leeds.
Each of our hubs is a modern, vibrant workplace that was designed for and by members of our digital community. Our central hubs have the best of the city on the doorstep, and we have a range of facilities across the sites from cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, to ping pong, a swimming pool, gym facilities and loads more.
Here we provide the latest tech and tooling and foster a collaborative culture to help our agile, multidisciplinary teams think big and try new things. You will work alongside people who care passionately about public service, making a difference and delivering for our customers.
We’re the UK’s biggest government department with over 80,000 diverse and brilliant people on our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, race or sexuality.

Our Offer

In return for your skills we offer competitive salary up to £45,412 per annum, a brilliant civil service pension, and a generous leave package.
We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Volunteering and charitable giving
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities and lots more..

Building Our Future

We believe the work we do really matters, so we’re serious about investing in your ability.
You’ll have access to a huge suite of training and learning opportunities to complement the new skills and experience you’ll acquire on the job. You’ll share ideas with colleagues from across the tech community, and grow your skills via our coaching and mentoring programmes.
For further information click apply or contact tia.nicholas@dwp.gov.uk
Your contact will act as an expression of interest, and we will quickly get back to you with a full job description and details on how to formally apply.
The deadline for receipt of formal applications is 29th July 2019 at midnight
To APPLY just click on the link..

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