Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst)
- Recruiter
- Department for International Development
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst)
Salary: GBP31,949
Location: East Kilbride
Who are The Department for International Development?
The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK's fight against global poverty, delivering aid to those in need all over the world.
Since 1997, our passionate team have helped more than 250 million people lift themselves from poverty and 40 million more children to attend primary school. But there is still much to do???
We work with national and international partners from two UK headquarters in London and Glasgow (East Kilbride) and a network of offices around the world.
Wherever they're based, all DFID are united by a single goal: to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people in developing countries.
We offer a diverse range of challenging roles, and each provides an exciting career path and the chance to work at the heart of international development both in the UK and overseas.
About the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) Role
Do you want to change people's lives? To know, when you go to work each day that you are making a difference?
Then read on to see how???.
We are currently recruiting for a Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) who will strengthen our technical capability within the Data Engineering team. You will play an important role in proactively developing, maintaining and enhancing DFID's MI through a range of tools and products, and meeting a range of end user needs. Our DFID user community includes programme staff, specialists in finance, HR professionals and statisticians as well as users of our open data.
The key functions of the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) role are the following:
• Investigating, designing and delivering management information systems using a range of technologies (Data Mart, SQL-driven reports, Analytics cube and APIs), integrating key DFID systems and data
• Providing reporting information to meet regular and ad-hoc corporate, government and international statistical reporting ensuring this information is accurate, consistent and timely
• Developing a deep understanding of DFID data and systems, and providing advice and guidance to specialist users on the quality and use of the data
• Document business logic, rules, data models and architecture
• Deliver training to business departments on how to use our technologies and use feedback continually improve
Key responsibilities and proven background of the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst):
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to help understanding of information requests, and to share analysis and trend findings
• Understanding of relational databases, database management tools, data structures, SQL and data models
• Up to date knowledge of business intelligence principles, technologies and techniques (data warehousing, data model, ETL, KPIs, APIs)
• Advantage to have experience in: MDX, DAX, R, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS or other languages/Technologies appropriate for handling and presenting data
• Experience of working in agile teams, delivering value early and often
• Always learning to ensure fluency in current and emerging technology
How To Apply for the role of Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst)
Please complete the application, including:
Your CV: Detailing your skills, employment history and qualification details.
Personal Statement: Why are you interested in applying for the role, what is your experience and what is your capability across the following Digital, data and technology professions and Civil Service Competencies, Programming and build (data engineering), Data Modelling, Changing and Improving
Reserve List
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months. Any future vacancies arising during this time i.e. 12 months requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
Benefits
•Pensions
•Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
At DFID we can offer an excellent benefits package which comprises of the following:
• Competitive Salary
• Civil Service Pension
• Flexible working
• Annual Leave - 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (this differs in London and depending on grade)
• Public Holidays (these days are fixed) - 10 days
• Voluntary Benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes including: Childcare Vouchers, Payroll giving and the Cycle to work Scheme
• On site gym, and catering facilities, close to public transport links
• Family friendly policies
• Training and further development opportunities
• GBP3000 Market allowance
To apply for the role of Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst), please click 'apply now'.
Salary: GBP31,949
Location: East Kilbride
Who are The Department for International Development?
The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK's fight against global poverty, delivering aid to those in need all over the world.
Since 1997, our passionate team have helped more than 250 million people lift themselves from poverty and 40 million more children to attend primary school. But there is still much to do???
We work with national and international partners from two UK headquarters in London and Glasgow (East Kilbride) and a network of offices around the world.
Wherever they're based, all DFID are united by a single goal: to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people in developing countries.
We offer a diverse range of challenging roles, and each provides an exciting career path and the chance to work at the heart of international development both in the UK and overseas.
About the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) Role
Do you want to change people's lives? To know, when you go to work each day that you are making a difference?
Then read on to see how???.
We are currently recruiting for a Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) who will strengthen our technical capability within the Data Engineering team. You will play an important role in proactively developing, maintaining and enhancing DFID's MI through a range of tools and products, and meeting a range of end user needs. Our DFID user community includes programme staff, specialists in finance, HR professionals and statisticians as well as users of our open data.
The key functions of the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst) role are the following:
• Investigating, designing and delivering management information systems using a range of technologies (Data Mart, SQL-driven reports, Analytics cube and APIs), integrating key DFID systems and data
• Providing reporting information to meet regular and ad-hoc corporate, government and international statistical reporting ensuring this information is accurate, consistent and timely
• Developing a deep understanding of DFID data and systems, and providing advice and guidance to specialist users on the quality and use of the data
• Document business logic, rules, data models and architecture
• Deliver training to business departments on how to use our technologies and use feedback continually improve
Key responsibilities and proven background of the Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst):
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to help understanding of information requests, and to share analysis and trend findings
• Understanding of relational databases, database management tools, data structures, SQL and data models
• Up to date knowledge of business intelligence principles, technologies and techniques (data warehousing, data model, ETL, KPIs, APIs)
• Advantage to have experience in: MDX, DAX, R, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS or other languages/Technologies appropriate for handling and presenting data
• Experience of working in agile teams, delivering value early and often
• Always learning to ensure fluency in current and emerging technology
How To Apply for the role of Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst)
Please complete the application, including:
Your CV: Detailing your skills, employment history and qualification details.
Personal Statement: Why are you interested in applying for the role, what is your experience and what is your capability across the following Digital, data and technology professions and Civil Service Competencies, Programming and build (data engineering), Data Modelling, Changing and Improving
Reserve List
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months. Any future vacancies arising during this time i.e. 12 months requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
Benefits
•Pensions
•Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
At DFID we can offer an excellent benefits package which comprises of the following:
• Competitive Salary
• Civil Service Pension
• Flexible working
• Annual Leave - 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (this differs in London and depending on grade)
• Public Holidays (these days are fixed) - 10 days
• Voluntary Benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes including: Childcare Vouchers, Payroll giving and the Cycle to work Scheme
• On site gym, and catering facilities, close to public transport links
• Family friendly policies
• Training and further development opportunities
• GBP3000 Market allowance
To apply for the role of Data Engineer (SQL, Data Analyst), please click 'apply now'.