SoftNice

Data Engineer Experience on Java and Either Data Flow or Apache Beam

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This role is for a Data Engineer on a 6-month contract in Cardiff, requiring expertise in Java, GCP, Data Flow or Apache Beam, Python, ETL, and SQL. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with experience in agile environments preferred.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
April 2, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Fixed Term
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Engineering #Jira #Python #Apache Beam #Big Data #RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Java #Scripting #Strategy #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Cloud #BigQuery #Agile #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #BI (Business Intelligence)
Role description
Role/Job title - Data Engineer Work Location – Cardiff Role type - Permanent/Fixed Term/ Contracting – Contracting Mode of working – Hybrid /office based – Hybrid Duration of assignment - 6 Months The Role Data Engineer Your responsibilities: • Evaluating and comprehending data and information from diverse sources and producing innovative, high-quality solutions to problems that meet Business requirements and drive forward the department strategy. • Complying with engineering, design and testing standards and practices, and with Admiral IT governance and architectural standards while performing in a heavily regulated environment. • Acting on core engineering principles and values (accountability, transparency, consistency, quality, re-usability and an automate where possible attitude). • Actively participating in Squad, Chapter and Guild ceremonies and activities. • Working as part of a team, being a supportive team member with a positive attitude, engaging with and contributing to company culture and team spirit. • Collaboration with all levels of seniority across IT and the wider Business. • Being proactive and a self-learner, experimenting and learning from failure, and applying and sharing technical expertise at every opportunity. • Being creative, inquisitive, and pushing the boundaries, improving processes at any opportunity. • Taking initiative with effective decision making to enable the progression of the department strategy. • Being passionate about business intelligence and data. • Adapting to changing circumstances and accepting of new ideas and initiatives. This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success Your Profile • Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Senior Data Engineer having extensive experience in GCP(Google Cloud Platform) data area or any Cloud experience. • Creating effective technological solutions for work with big data. • Hands-on experience with Python scripting. • Hands-on experience on Java. • Hands-on experience on Data Flow or Apache Beam. • Deep understanding of data concepts primarily inclined towards ETL. • Hands-on with ETL/DWH and SQL (any RDBMS) • Hands-on experience with any DB should be able to read/understand/alter stored procedures. • Proven knowledge of BigQuery. • Having experience in Air flow • Cloud Functions specialist. • Data flow expert with good experience. • Proven experience and ability to create best practices and policies to improve quality at program level. • Strong problem-solving skills and managing multiple stakeholders. • Excellent communication skills and should be able to manage client stakeholders. • Analyze production data to identify areas of growth. • Excellent data analyzing and review skills. • Experience of working in an agile environment and participating in all agile ceremonies. • Knowledge on Jira Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: • Guidewire knowledge will be added advantage