Data Engineer

Data Engineer

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum 

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Home Based Role (UK Based only)

About Us

G4S Employment Support Services (ESS) are a division of G4S UK&I that specialise in delivering life changing value to those that need it most.</p>

We work closely with the UK government to support individual growth and economic development through skills training and employment provisioning opportunities both to the most vulnerable and those just needing that extra help to thrive (Restart Scheme).

We also host a 2000 strong workforce in customer contact centres that support everything from Carers Allowance to Pensions signposting. If you’re looking for an ethically rewarding career, G4S ESS is where it will happen.

About the Role

As a Data Engineer with the G4S Employment Support Services sector, you will develop, construct, test and maintain architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems.

You will also be accountable for building, maintaining and optimizing data pipelines to ensure data is clean, reliable and accessible. 

You will support ETL process, ETL development, warehouse development and data hygiene enhancement, ensuring all activities are rooted in value and help to drive performance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Stakeholder Leader that has experience of transforming the way a business uses its data. 

To be considered for this role, you must have strong Google Cloud Platform data toolset skills, including BigQuery, Looker etc, as well as excellent data transformation skills and proven experience in dashboard building.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and robust data pipelines to support analytics and data processing needs.
• Work closely with the Data Architect/Team Lead to Develop and maintain database architectures, including data lakes and data warehouses.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through data cleaning, transformation and validation processes.
• Collaborate with data analysts to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that support business objectives.
• Optimise data retrieval and develop dashboards and reports for various user needs.
• Analyse data and prepare reports to guide ETL process improvement with specific focus on the reduction of technical debt as well as enhancement of automation and data hygiene.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to locate and define new process improvement opportunities. 
• Support colleagues to learn to use and interpret operational systems and reports correctly.
• Ensure complete documentation of all Data Team processes, activities and projects.
• Conduct analysis to evaluate the success and the effectiveness of key programmes and initiatives. 
• Support achievement of contractual requirements. 
• Work collaboratively with Operational Leaders to support reporting systems and to monitor improvement initiatives. 
• Support legacy ETL and data systems to ensure robust daily reporting.
• Support the Data Architect in client facing calls where technical detail is required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Data Strategy, Data Quality and technical excellence of the business.
• Produce reports and analysis to meet a timetable or deadlines set by  your Line Manager.
• Interpret data, analyse results and provide ongoing reports and high level data insights to decision makers. 
• Adhere to and inform the Data Governance Policy and internal and external compliance standards and regulations.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong Google Cloud Platform data toolset skills, BigQuery, Looker etc.
• Data transformation skills and experience in dashboard building.
• A proven ability to transfer raw data into workable reports and analyse/present that data in an appropriate manner. 
• Experience in communicating data in a simplified manner to support enhancement and contractual goals. 
• Strong IT skills.
• Knowledge of all laws relating to data. 
• The ability to analyse data to identify exceptions/areas for attention.

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Charity work
• Refer A Friend incentives 
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical 
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S  is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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