Data Engineer in Bath

Location: This role is based in our Bath Office and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team and engage in a diverse range of client projects within the defence, national security, and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring data mastering, integration, reference data management, and data quality.
• Leveraging existing ETL/ELT tools to design and build data pipelines from scratch, ensuring the optimal approach is selected and implemented.
• Developing automated ETL routines, workflows, and mappings for structured and unstructured data.
• Design, creation, and maintenance of ETL pipelines including error handling, scaling, and data quality monitoring.
• Integrating a variety of source data; using judgment to select and implement the best approach.
• Developing ETL routines capable of handling large-scale JSON computations and integrations, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborating with data architects and business users to understand requirements and transform these into scalable ETL solutions.
• Conducting proof of concept and discovery work to inform and advise on ETL strategy and pipeline development.
• Maintaining and optimising data pipelines to handle large-scale data processing.
• Reviewing and transforming business requirements into reusable, production-ready code.
• Identifying flaws in the current system and propose solutions.
• Optimising existing algorithms and software tools for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering data into a knowledge information management system.
• Completing design specifications and technical documentation.

The role will require excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to build the trust and support necessary for successful outcomes with customers, as well as lead the direction of the solution gaining consensus with the agile software delivery teams.

As the Senior Data Engineer you will be experienced in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to support data integration, data warehousing, and analytical needs. You will be able to demonstrate experience in delivering the key responsibilities listed in the advert. You will be experienced in working with customer teams helping them with complex data challenges.

BMT are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose.

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we can discuss any requirements for flexibility; we can’t promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you.

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund - an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions