Data Engineer

Position Title: Data Engineer 

Location: Manchester, Hybrid – 1-2 days a week from the office 

Role Purpose:  

The Data and Reporting is an integral part to NCC Group to help deliver our data strategy and, as our Data Engineer, you’ll support the successful delivery of a scalable data intelligence platform in Azure. This will provide the services and tools to extract deeper insights from big and complex data using predictive analytics and AI. This in turn will enable the uncovering of actionable insights previously hidden in data.  

You’ll support the roll out of this platform and ensure these insights are used to guide our mission-focused decision making and strategic planning, helping NCC to deliver against its core mission-led strategic objectives.  

The platform will be designed to be iterative and adaptive, allowing exploration of new data sources, models, and algorithms over time, ensuring that NCC stays current and leverages the latest advancements in data intelligence.  

Working as part of our Global Technology Services Department (Global IT), within the Data and Reporting Team, you will support all areas of the business and be involved within a variety of projects that require development of data infrastructure (ETLs, data migrations, data models, stored procedures and reporting outputs) with the end goal of providing clear and efficient analytics supported by robust data processes. You will draw insights and shape processes, primarily using structured data to understand behaviour and interactions both throughout the business and relating to our internal applications. You will be a go-to expert on data resources and tools whilst promoting data-driven decision-making throughout the business. 

Summary: 

• Support and maintain the central Data Platform, ensuring its availability and performance to meet business needs. 

• Build data pipelines to connect APIs, files, databases, and data streams to our client's Data Platforms. 

• Define and embed data quality measures within data pipelines. 

• Ensure data integrity, monitoring, and alerting are integrated into all solutions. 

• Create and manage Build and Deployment pipelines. 

• Enhance and support our Data warehouse. 

• Collaborate with analysts to translate requirements into solutions and ensure successful business outcomes. 

• Contribute to the overall design of the Data Platform. 

• Develop visualisations in Power BI. 

• Work in an Agile Kanban workflow to safely code, review, test, and deploy solutions using source control. 

What we are looking for in you: 

• Implement data solutions in a Microsoft Azure environment using native technologies and RDS (SQL Server) toolsets. 

• Experience with transactional reporting solutions for critical business reporting. 

• Experience with dimensionally modelled databases for analytics use cases. 

• Knowledge of ETL tools and approaches. 

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure technologies, including Databricks, Data Factory, Azure Synapse & RDS. 

• Experience with Python for scripting and automating data tasks. 

• Knowledge of CI/CD approaches for Data Platforms using Bitbucket and Bitbucket Pipelines. 

• Exposure to visualisation development using Power BI. 

• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, SSIS, Visual Studio, and SSDT projects. 

• Experience in a relevant sector is a plus. 

• Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in computer science, data science, or a related field. 

Behaviours: 

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.   

• Working as One NCC. 

• Always Learning. 

• Being Inclusive and Respectful.  

• Delivering Brilliantly.  

Why NCC Group?  

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.    

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.  

What do we offer in return?   

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits; 

⏰Flexible working  

💸 Financial & Investment  

• Pension  

• Life Assurance 

• Share Save Scheme 

• Maternity & Paternity leave 

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes  

⚡ Green Car Scheme  

🚴 Cycle Scheme  

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program  

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness  

🎓 Learning & Development  

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion  

So, what’s next?  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com . 

About your application 

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. 

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. 

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.