Company Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Discover more at www.necsws.com
Job Description
**Please note, this role is home based. **
We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS data services, data modelling, ETL design, and data warehousing principles. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, analytics tools, and data solutions.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable data pipelines using AWS services like RDS, S3, Glue, Redshift, and Kinesis.Work closely with data scientists and analysts to ensure data solutions are reliable for data exploration and reporting.Develop and implement data governance and security measures.Implement ETL processes and work with different data formats like JSON, CSV, XML, etc.Optimize and tune AWS resources for performance and cost efficiency.Stay current with AWS updates, new data technologies, and strategies.Develop and implement data migration strategies.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in data engineering with AWS services.Proven experience with AWS data services like S3, Glue, Redshift, and Kinesis.History of working on data migration project.Hands on experience with creating visualisations in Tableau and QuicksightProficient in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, etc.)Understanding of data structures, data modelling, and software architecture.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.AWS Certified Big Data or AWS Certified Data Analytics certification is a plus.Experience in other cloud platforms are is also desirable.
Personal/Team Growth and Development
Develop new skills by working with other members of the teamWork with the Team Lead and Manager to identify training goalsLead and partake in technical discussions within the teamActively identify and complete opportunities for self-training and external trainingDrive the team’s process of continual improvement
Personal attributes that will help you
Problem solving – recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutionsInquisitiveness – digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technologyAutonomy – ability to work on a task and solve problems independentlyMotivation – sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselvesIntegrity – honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actionsDetail focussed – pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effectsBig picture aware – understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.