Data Engineer

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

We are currently looking to recruit a Data Engineer on a Permanent basis to join the team.  This position will be based at one of the Nordex head offices in Limerick, Ireland or Manchester, UK. 

How can you make a difference?

As part of the Grid and SCADA team, you will support business activities across the UK and Ireland.  As a Data Engineer, you will address all data-related matters for the fleet of wind turbines across the region.  

 
What will you be doing?  

Key responsibilities for this role include:  

•    Designing, developing and deploying digital solutions ensuring the software development life cycle in an agile setup.
•    Working on a leading-edge platform based on cloud technology.
•    Analysing and decomposing business requirements into technical functionalities.
•    Producing clean and efficient code based on business requirements and specifications.
•    Creating Notebooks, pipelines and workflows in SCALA or Python to ingest, process and serve data in our platform.
•    Creating technical documentation.
•    Acting as technical lead for junior and external developers.
•    Be a part of the continuous improvement of Nordex’ development processes by participating in retrospectives and proposing optimizations.

What are we looking for?  

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a Solutions Developer, Software Engineer or similar positions with a successful track record of working in complex project environments.  

You will hold a degree or other equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or another related discipline.  You will also have experience or certification in Databricks, SQL data warehousing and Azure Data lakes.  

Other requirements for this role include:  

•    Profound knowledge of scripting languages which include R and/or Python
•    Experience in data analytics platforms
•    Profound knowledge of Scala, T-SQL. Knowledge of JAVA, PowerShell scripting, RESTful APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases
•    Experience in agile development and its related tools e.g. Azure DevOps, CICD processes.
•    Fluent English skills (German or Spanish skills are a plus)

There is a requirement to travel to other sites with the UK, Ireland and European region on an occasional basis.  

What we can offer you?

Time Off ��  33 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day‘s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday
Health & Wellbeing �� Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme. Private Healthcare available via salary sacrifice 
Volunteering �� 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.
Family friendly ��‍��‍�� Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance. 
Memberships �� Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.
Celebrate�� Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years Service 
Flexible �� flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements available. 

Recruitment Process

The closing date for this role is Friday 17th January 2025, however, please be aware that this role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response.

The first stage of the recruitment process requires you to submit your CV via the Apply Now button.  The recruitment team will then review your application and be in touch to confirm if you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the process.  

Interviews for this role are due to take place at the end of January 2025

Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by. 
Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders …. All whilst protecting the environment.

Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.