Principal Data Engineer

Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.

We offer    

• Up to £80K
• 10% bonus
• 6% pension contribution 
• Private Medical 
• 25 days annual leave  
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance 
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Purpose

Leads the designs, build, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring data quality and accessibility. Applies data engineering techniques to support data analytics and data science teams by providing reliable data systems and optimising data workflows.

Accountabilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure data pipelines
• Implement best practices for data integration and ETL/ELT
• Collaborate with data analysts and scientists to meet their data needs
• Optimise the performance and reliability of data systems
• Lead technical projects related to data infrastructure
• Provide thought leadership through data engineering expertise and act as an SME for the team
• Own relationships with suppliers in this ecosystem and peers in the industry

Skills
• Data Engineering
• ETL and ELT Tools
• Virtualisation and cloud computing
• Database Management Systems
• Data Analysis
• Data Modelling
• Data Lineage
• Data Catalogs
• Data Security
• Data Privacy
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Agile Methodologies

Knowledge & Experience
• Substantial experience in data engineering or a related field
• Solid understanding of information/data modelling approaches
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, database systems, and data warehousing concepts
• Experience working with data engineering tools, cloud platforms, and large-scale data platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both business and technical minded colleagues
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative development approaches in data engineering

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity. 

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology. 

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us. 

Why Arqiva? Reward . Connection . Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way. 

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