Data Engineer

Ordnance Survey (OS) is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and a world-leading geospatial data and technology organisation. As a reliable partner to government, business and citizens across Britain and the world, OS helps its customers in virtually all sectors improve quality of life.

OS expertise and data supports efficient public services and infrastructure, new technologies in transport and communications, national security and emergency services and exploring the great outdoors. By being at the forefront of geospatial capability for more than 230 years, we've built a reputation as the world's most inspiring and trusted geospatial partner.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated Data Engineer to join Ordnance Survey's Data Derivation team in developing our next generation geospatial data.

Using big data technologies (primarily Databricks, an implementation of Apache Spark) you will develop, support, and maintain automated processes that enrich and transform Ordnance Survey's large-scale data.

Working in a forward-thinking agile environment, this role will challenge you to develop scalable and reliable solutions to produce high-quality data that will form part of Ordnance Survey's data products. You will have a logical approach to analysing and interpreting requirements, enabling you to apply your knowledge and solve complex problems to effectively control the capture of geospatial data.

Your team will look to you for technical coaching and mentoring, as you work together to develop and deliver processes that are logical, robust, efficient, performant, maintainable and supportable.

What we're looking for

If you're interested in joining a team that lies at the heart of what OS is about, we're looking for an individual that can demonstrate skills and experience in:

• Working with complex Geospatial data and a logical approach to problem solving.

• Knowledge of data structures and experience querying databases.

• Software engineering - one or more language (such as Scala or Python)

• Track record in developing and delivering production ready components.

• Good knowledge of testing approaches and best practice

• Providing technical coaching and mentoring

• Advocating software engineering industry best practice

• Interpreting detailed specifications and translating into simple solutions

• Apache Spark/Databricks experience (desirable)

• Experience of working in Microsoft Azure (desirable)

• Experience of working with the Scala language (desirable)

The rewards

We want you to love what you do. That's why our benefits package rewards a job well done.

We'll give you:

• Salary: £41,659 - £49,010 (dependent on experience)

• Performance related bonus

• Competitive pension

• 37 hour working week (with flexible working options)

• 25 days annual leave - Plus bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas

• Training and development - We offer in-house training, a variety of masterclasses, bespoke training, study leave, access to learning resources and professional membership subscriptions

• A wide range of additional benefits including free parking, paid volunteer day, support with health and wellbeing, sports and social activities, staff discount on over 500 national stores and more

Closing date: Sunday, 23 June, 2024

Ordnance Survey is committed to making inclusion an everyday reality and promoting a diverse workforce. We aim to provide an environment that supports and encourages equality and collaborative learning. We have active employee networks for Women's development, LGBT+, Disability and an Autism ambassador on site.

We are looking for talented and experienced individuals from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from women, those returning to the workforce after a break and/or those with a disability or on the autistic spectrum, where your technical abilities are sought after and valued.

Each individual at OS brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team builds more innovative products, provides a better service to our customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals.