Data Platform Engineer II

The Data Platform Engineer is responsible for the implementation of data centric business deliverables – data manipulation, building data systems and data pipelines. It is expected that the Data Platform Engineer can contribute to data solution design as well articulate this back to the business with clarity. Designed and/or implemented business solutions will be considered fit for purpose on several levels notably: cost, requirement, resilience, performance, security and future proofing/improvements. The Engineer will collaborate with and support technology teams, data researchers, data analysts and data scientists on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects. This person would also be key in the distribution of knowledge and skills around data manipulation and data flow services to the wider Technology team/members. 

Ability to work with Azure Cloud data related services and Microsoft SQL Server is essential to the role but not limited to them. 

To ensure consistent operational functionality Data Platform Engineer is expected to get involved in occasional intervention responding to critical issues outside of core hours. The workload would be typically shared across team members and appropriate compensation would be given in return for the time served. 

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.