Senior Data Engineer – OPM – (UK Home Office Based)

Company Description

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At CGA by NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth for the largest food and drink businesses and most iconic brands. With offices in the United Kingdom and the USA it is our vision to be the world’s leading business intelligence and strategic consultancy provider for the out-of-home leisure market.

CGA was acquired by NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence provider for off-premise data and insights, bringing together on- and off-trade services that offer clients an unparalleled opportunity to grow brand and market share. NIQ operates in more than one hundred countries, delivering alcoholic beverage measurement and consumer insights that power growth.

Job Description

As a Senior OPM Data Engineer, you will be building and automating our OPM frameworks.

You will also help the solutions team in the production of a new UNITY+ framework to allow the automation of OPM products in newer technologies (SPARK \ DATABRICKS)

We are looking for someone to become a business expert in this area to help drive our expansion into new markets.

• Design and develop database applications using SQL frameworks and Databricks.
•  Become business expert within OPM frameworks.
• Develop scripts for data analysis, functions, and maintenance. 
• Provide solutions to complex problems where necessary. 
• Monitor and actively work to improve database efficiency and performance. 
• Collaborate with customers and clients to understand requirements and build workable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SQL Developer with an excellent understanding of Microsoft SQL Server. 
•  Excellent T-SQL query skills (including views, functions, and stored procedures). 
• Experience with index building and maintenance along with query optimization.
• Experience building ETL packages using SSIS.
• Experience with Azure. Exposure to Azure Data Factory skills.
• Knowledge of Databricks \ PySpark \ Python Panda’s.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of different development languages such as PowerShell, Python, and C#.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve database processes. 
• Knowledge of managing large-scale databases and building appropriate reporting deliverables. 
• Great interpersonal and communication skills. 

Additional Information

• 100% home office within the UK

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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