Data Engineer - Pricing

Data Engineer - Pricing

Mumbai

About Argus:

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

What we’re looking for?

Due to the continued growth of the business and the importance of the data we use daily, we are currently looking for a for a senior data engineer to join our global Data team in Mumbai.

You will work closely with internal clients of the data team to support and maintain R (incl. R Shiny), Excel and database-based processes for gathering data, calculating prices and producing the reports and data feeds. The work also involves writing robust automated processes in R.

The team supports Argus’ key business processes every day, as such you will be required to work on a shift-based rota with other members of the team supporting the business until 8pm. Typically support hours run from 11am to 8pm with each member of the team participating 2/3 times a week.

Note that this position will support the Global Project on a rotating basis (24/7) during the course of the next year.

What will you be doing?

• Support and development of data processing systems.
• Client support with queries relating to
  • integration of Argus data and metadata into client systems
  • data validation
  • provision of data
• Data and systems support to Argus’ staff
• Project management
• Support and training of junior team members.
• Contribute to the development of R shiny applications.
• Support migration of existing Excel processes to R/Shiny applications.
• Maintenance and development of existing systems
  • metadata modification
  • data cleansing
  • data checking

Required Skills and Experience:

• Significant recent experience of developing tools using R (incl., R Shiny applications) in a commercial (work) environment.
• Good knowledge and experience of SQL, preferably in Oracle or MySQL, including stored procedures, functions, and triggers
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Unit Testing in R is required. 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or related field. 
• Experience in visualisation techniques is desirable.
• Any experience working with energy markets and commodities data is highly desirable
• Experience developing production-grade scalable applications in R.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to interact with non-technical people in plain language
• Innovative thinker with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Numerically proficient
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Customer service focused

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Working Policy 
• Group healthcare scheme 
• 18 days annual leave 
• 8 days casual leave 
• Extensive internal and external training 

Hours:

This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you send your CV and cover letter via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions 

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.