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So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! 

More about the team

The Data and Platform Engineering team are the foundation for the Data Office function. Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining PfP's data platform we extract data from source, transform it into a usable format, load it into consumer models and marts and build and manage the infrastructure to do all this work.

Data Engineering are transforming the way PfP consumes data, transitioning from On Premise to Google Cloud. This is an exciting time to join a growing business function and gain hands on experience working with market leading technology such as BIG Query, Looker, Data Flow, and more.

More about your role 

The Principal Data Platform Engineer is a leading role in our Cloud Services Team.

Responsible for leading and managing the operation and optimisation of our data platform. Working closely with Architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Project Managers and Heads of Departments. The primary focus will be on data set and table management, deployment and configuration of the data platforms components and designing and implementing monitoring and optimisation strategies to enhance platform performance.

Additionally, the Principal Data Platform Engineer will take an active role in the design and roll out of access & security controls, GDPR compliance, governance and change management as well as supporting day to day operations for Data Engineering.

The role will lead DevOps / DataOps activities within the Data Engineering function and be the link between Data Engineering and the Cloud Infrastructure and Network teams.

More about you 

You are an experienced and talented data platform engineer with a proven track record and hands on experience with Google Cloud Platform. You are a talented engineer who will confidently approach problems in a logical manner. You are proactive and organised, someone who looks for problems before they become real issues by making operational status and performance visible. You will also take a protective stance to ensure that risks to the platforms are minimised in line with business appetite.

Keen to learn new tech. You will be self-motivated with excellent leadership skills, capable of driving innovation and mentoring team members.

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years Data Platform Engineer or similar role with strong track record.
• Expertise in data platform architecture, configuration, and optimisation with a focus on MPP databases like Google BigQuery.
• Strong proficiency in Data Engineering best practices including dataset and table management, data pipelines, access & security, GDPR compliance, monitoring, and alerting.
• Experienced with DevOps and Agile.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of Google's Big Query platform.

Benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:   

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly  
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 
• Training and development 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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