Skills

Communication Python SQL NoSQL Data Engineering Splunk CI/CD Test Kanban Scrum Agile methodologies Problem-solving Active Listening Coaching Effective Communication Agile Analytics Hadoop Spark CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Lead Data Engineer – Consultant

Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office)

We at Coforge are looking for Lead Data Engineer – Consultant in Sheffield, UK.

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant with proven experience in leading and developing data engineering platforms. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in the following areas:

Extensive enterprise experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk.
Proficiency in object-oriented and functional scripting, particularly in Python.
Skilled in handling raw, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (SQL and NoSQL).
Experience integrating large, disparate datasets using modern tools and frameworks.
Strong background in building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
Familiarity with source control and implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment via CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting and collaborating with BI and Analytics teams in fast-paced environments.
Ability to pair program and work effectively with other engineers.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is a plus.
Comfortable representing the team in standups and problem-solving sessions.
Capable of driving the creation of technical test plans and maintaining records, including unit and integration tests, within automated test environments to ensure high code quality.
Promote SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) culture by addressing challenges through data engineering.
Ensure service resilience, sustainability, and adherence to recovery time objectives for all delivered software solutions.

Soft Skills (Consultant):

Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for enhancing team performance.
Strong active listening and effective communication skills.
Self-mastery, with a focus on positive mindsets and professional behaviours.
Maintains up-to-date expertise in current tools, technologies, and key areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, consent, and data residency regulations.
Engages with industry groups and external vendors to represent and advance interests and influence.
Takes accountability for ensuring control and compliance throughout the engineering process.
Champions innovation and the adoption of advanced technologies and best practices within the domain.

Fosters the professional growth of engineers through coaching and mentoring.

About the Company

Coforge is a global digital services and solutions provider, that enables its clients to transform at the intersect of domain expertise and emerging technologies to achieve real-world business impact. A focus on very select industries, a detailed understanding of the underlying processes of those industries, and partnerships with leading platforms provides us with a distinct perspective. Coforge leads with its product engineering approach and leverages Cloud, Data, Integration, and Automation technologies to transform client... Know more