Data Engineer

Applications from Bournemouth and London will be accepted

Overview
 

• The Data Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-wide data solutions. The position focuses on building scalable and reliable data pipelines, data integrations, and models to meet both internal and external customer needs. A strong mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and business acumen is essential. 

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus 

• Contribute to the development of advanced data engineering capabilities.
• Apply software engineering principles and database design to create scalable data pipelines, integrations, and models.
• Transform raw data into accurate, reusable datasets with a combination of technical expertise and business insight.
• Actively participate in driving a data-driven decision-making culture across the organisation.

Operational Management 

• Design, develop, and optimise data solutions leveraging Snowflake, Fivetran, and DBT Cloud.
• Build robust data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data into Snowflake using Fivetran and other ETL/ELT tools.
• Develop modular and reusable transformation models using DBT Cloud to maintain a clean, structured data warehouse.
• Implement advanced SQL solutions for data aggregation, transformation, and analysis in Snowflake.
• Ensure high data quality by implementing data validation techniques and monitoring pipelines for failures or inefficiencies.
• Utilise best practices for data warehousing, including dimensional and relational modelling.
• Execute against the Data and Analytics roadmap, focusing on the adoption of new capabilities and optimisation of existing. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to define actionable data solutions.
• Partner with other engineers to improve foundational data models and accelerate insights delivery.

Governance & Risk

• Adhere to data design and governance best practices.
• Maintain compliance with organisational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data definitions, processes, and pipelines.

Experience & Personal Attributes Experience 

• 7-10 years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience working with Snowflake, Fivetran, and DBT Cloud.
• Proven experience designing and implementing data warehouses using modern cloud architectures.
• Expertise in data pipeline monitoring and troubleshooting.

Attributes
 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with global teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends.
• Strong business product knowledge in Superannuation, Insurance, Managed Funds and Registry Services
• Strong business acumen and passion for current, new and emerging technologies to enable and rollout to the business to improve customer experience. 
• Identify and mitigate security risks and ensure IT security design and delivery. 
• Exceptional skills in influencing and driving change across the organisation. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations; uses and shares information resources effectively. 

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. 

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. 

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.