Data Engineer at Monocle

• We are looking for a passionate Data Engineer to join your team. Our Data Engineer role offers the chance to collaborate with clients and design secure, scalable, and budget-friendly solutions leveraging the power of on-premises Technologies and Cloud (Azure | AWS).

To be successful, you'll need a blend of Cloud knowledge, data engineering experience, and a knack for clear communication and creative problem-solving. You will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Cloud services such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Athena, Microsoft Fabric & Databricks.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to transform and integrate data from various sources.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Optimize and tune performance of data pipelines and queries.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through robust testing and validation processes.
• Implement data security and compliance best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Data Engineering technologies and best practices.

The successful candidate must have comprehensive experience in the above, and must also meet the following requirements:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Industry experience: A minimum of two years of hands-on experience is required. Prior experience in the financial services industry would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong foundation in data engineering: We value hands-on experience and proven skills in building and managing data solutions using on-premises technologies or Cloud. While a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a plus, your ability to demonstrate expertise matters most.
• Experience with core Cloud Data Services: Familiarity with Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Athena, Microsoft Fabric or Databricks.
• Experience with Big Data technologies: Knowledge of big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Scripting & Programming proficiency: Programming skills in Python, Pandas & SQL
• Database Management: Experience working with relational databases like AWS RDS, MS SQL, Azure SQL DB or Postgres.
• Solid Data Engineering background: Knowledge and experience of data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Infrastructure as code (IaC) proficiency: Experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform or Azure ARM/Bicep for automating infrastructure provisioning and deployments is crucial.
• DevOps fluency: We seek a candidate with experience in CI/CD tools to streamline software development and delivery.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are key. The ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Cloud Certification (a plus): While not mandatory, possessing a relevant Cloud certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and validates your understanding of Cloud services and best practices.

The Ideal Monocle Data Engineer:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Be eager to learn new approaches and technologies.
• Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Shares Monocles values