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SalaryJunior Data Engineer
Our benefits
We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, 10% non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
Role: We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to work within our growing Data team to help shape and enhance our data capabilities. The role will involve developing and maintaining a modern, scalable and reliable data architecture in Azure capable of storing large volumes of information to support analytical solutions.
The role will also involve supporting development activities on our legacy SQL Server data warehouses and aiding in the transition over to the Azure platform.
We are looking for candidates who are keen to develop their Data Engineering skills within the Azure cloud environment, supporting the end-to-end development process from business requirements gathering through to testing.
Main Responsibilities:
- Developing technical ability and knowledge by shadowing and assisting with the development of data solutions in Azure components such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse and Azure SQL Database
- Assisting development activities on our legacy SQL Server data warehouses and facilitating our transition to Azure
- Performing root cause analysis on reported issues and helping to identify solutions
- Assisting in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of data transformations, processes and systems
- Peer reviewing code changes to ensure that it achieves the intended purpose, is free from error and adheres to our development policies and principles
- Development of good internal client relationships
- Management of own task list and ensuring that plans and priorities are agreed
- Keeping abreast of developments and trends in data and reporting technology
Skills and Experiences:
- A least 1 year of hands-on experience with T-SQL and SQL Server.
- A least 1 year of hands-on experience with SSIS or Azure Data Factory.
- A fundamental understanding of PySpark / DataBricks, or Synapse.
- Demonstrable interest in data concepts; enthusiastic about learning new technologies and methodologies in data solution design.
- Exposure to data analysis, data cleansing, and reporting techniques.
- Knowledge of common data warehousing concepts, which would be beneficial.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying ideas, information, and concepts effectively with business stakeholders and team members.
Our benefits
We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
About Canopius
Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
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