Senior Data Engineer - Cloud/Python/SQL

We have a couple of brand-new opportunities for Senior Data Engineers to join our technology and transformation team focused on building and supporting our cloud platforms. These roles will play a key role in shaping the future of our OSS systems and processes.

The team is working on migrating applications to the cloud and these are key roles to build and deploy the cloud data pipelines. You will also create new processes, efficiencies, and innovations with generative AI. We are looking for candidates technically skilled in Python, SQL and ETL development. You will be tasked with taking a lead on projects and be responsible for mentoring more junior data engineers.

You will get the opportunity to join a successful team whom this year won the Google Cloud x Formula E AI Hackathon out of 200 industry leading teams.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with different teams to develop data pipelines.
• Design, Build and maintain data processing systems by following the standard development practices.
• Work closely with key partners within the product teams and platform teams to understand data requirements and align cost optimization strategies with business goals.
• Implement and make sure data governance policies that align with data engineering best practices and query cost optimization goals.
• Implement advanced Python scripting skills to automate and streamline our data processes.
• Leverage deep knowledge of Data Engineering to enhance data handling and storage methodologies..
• Engage with senior partners, providing insights and aligning data strategies with business objectives.
• Continuously adapt to new technologies and changes in the data landscape to keep systems pioneering.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure and DevOps team to facilitate data engineering requirements.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

• Solid experience in Python programming, Database design and SQL.
• Solid experience in building batch and streaming data pipelines working with BigQuery (or similar tool), Dataflow, Pub/Sub.
• Ability to utilise SQL to perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks from various data sources.
• Experienced in job automation and orchestration using Apache Airflow
• Experienced with Data Build Tool (DBT)

• Experienced in using tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab or equivalent CI/CD tools
• Experienced in using Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring
• Experienced in GCP ways of Data security and Privacy tools - Identity and access management, Encryption, Key management, Data Catalog and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and GitLab to construct and evolve our data systems.

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency based interview

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.