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4 days/week at home
A little flex time
Job Description
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 Data Engineer role in a complex technical environment
- Strong experience in Python programming, Data base design and SQL
- Experience in building batch and streaming data pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub
- Experienced in job automation and orchestration using Cloud composer as well as Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring
- Experienced in GCP ways of Data security and Privacy tools - Identity and access management, Encryption, Key management, Data Catalogue and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Knowledge on implementing applications using Kubernetes
The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;
- Experienced in dbt
- Have used Cloud Composer or Apache Airflow for job automation and orchestration.
- Experience in having worked in an Agile environment
- Relevant Data engineer certifications
- Any relevant cloud certifications
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.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are a personality profile assessment followed by a technical and competency-based interview.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.
Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
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Company benefits
Working at Virgin Media O2
Company employees
Gender diversity (male:female)
Office locations
Hiring Countries
United Kingdom
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