Data Engineer - Reading, United Kingdom - Virgin Media O2

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    We have a great new role for a Data Engineer to join the IT Data Architecture team.

    The IT Data Architecture team plays a pivotal role in setting the strategic technical direction of Virgin Media O2 data platforms, services, and end to end delivery. Exploitation of data is key for both the business and technology strategies.

    You'll use ground breaking technologies on GCP and on-premises to design and build outstanding data pipelines (both batch & real-time) to provide relevant data to Data analysts, Data Scientists and Digital product teams.

    Who we are

    The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

    Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

    Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

    Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

    Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

    The must haves

    In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • Previous demonstrable experience working in a similar Cloud Data Engineer (Google Cloud Platform) role in a complex technical environment
  • Experience with Data ingestion design and implementation from internal / external sources & APIs
  • Solid ability to code data pipelines as per provided design using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) components like Big Query, Dataflow, Cloud Composer
  • Experience in performing code peer reviews with the Designers or Architects
  • Run and monitor the data integration processes

  • The other stuff we are looking for

    We'd also love you to bring;

  • Knowledge on implementing applications using Kubernetes.
  • Experienced in dbt
  • Have used Cloud Composer or Apache Airflow for job automation and orchestration.
  • Experience in having worked in an Agile environment

  • What's in it for you

    Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

    Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.