Rocket Science Group - Senior Platform Data Engineer - Cardiff
Requirements
• Languages: Python, SQL, C#, Golang, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, or Rust • Data Platforms: BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or other SQL/NoSQL technologies • Data Tooling: Airflow, dbt, AWS Glue, Step Functions, Spark, Hadoop, or similar tooling • Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, or other cloud/platform technologies • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar deployment tooling • Adaptability: This is primarily a data engineering role, but we value engineers who are willing to step into adjacent areas when needed. That might include backend services, infrastructure, web development, SDK development, telemetry integrations, tooling, or unfamiliar client systems. We do not expect expertise in all of these areas, but curiosity and willingness to learn are important. • AI: A willingness to experiment with and embrace AI to help improve the efficiency and quality of our output. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges, especially in messy or ambiguous data environments. • Self-Motivation: Capacity for self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and the judgement to make sensible progress without every requirement being fully defined. • Stakeholder Communication: The ability to speak directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ask good questions, explain trade-offs, and build shared understanding. • WHAT WE CAN OFFER: • Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including:
Benefits
• Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure • Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills! • Professional Development: We offer annual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries. • Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch! • Family Friendly: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave to support you during this exciting time! • Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide: • Weekly Team Lunches • Snacks, Including the Good (Yorkshire) Tea • Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games
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