Cloud engineer E2

We're looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer with experience in Cloud technologies to collaborate with our Data Platforms Engineering team on advancing our Enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. If you're passionate about developing scalable data solutions and automating infrastructure, this role is for you. We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best. At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible.

In this role, you'll work in the Data Platforms Engineering team, utilising cutting-edge Cloud technology within Microsoft Azure to enhance our Enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. Using tools such as Databricks, Python, and Terraform, you'll design and develop key platform functionality and data analytics solutions. Expect a hands-on experience where you'll contribute significantly to our daily operations, making a tangible impact with your expertise.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Building robust code to underpin our platforms and implementing ETL processes to streamline data movement.
• Optimising data pipelines to enhance the performance of reporting tools and dashboards.
• Automating routine data processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Ensuring data security and compliance standards are upheld.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation across all development efforts.

As a minimum you will have:

• Proficiency in DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Expertise in Python programming for data manipulation, automation, and tool development.
• Understanding of modern development practices – Agile.
• Experience in functional and non-functional testing.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with modern data engineering stack tools, including Databricks.
• Previous success in designing and implementing ETL processes using industry best practices.
• Ability to automate routine data processes using scripting and automation tools.

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them.
• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think.
• Push for better - We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo.
• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you.

The extras you’ll get include:

• 25 days holiday, pro rata.
• Access to private medical insurance.
• A highly competitive pension.
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus.
• Training and development to help you progress your career.
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness.
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year.

If you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you’re one of us. At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.