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Job Title
Data Engineer
Department
Wavelength
Role
Business Services
Job Location
Cambridge
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to
join our growing team of technical experts. The ideal candidate is an
experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys
optimizing data systems and building them from the ground up. Joining
one of our market-facing scrum teams, the Data Engineer will support
our Legal Engineers and Data Scientists on various data-led solutions
and will ensure optimal data architecture is consistently applied
throughout. They must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the
data needs of multiple teams, systems and products.
Simmons Wavelength is the home of legal
engineering at Simmons & Simmons; using data engineering, process
optimisation and creative design to deliver digitised solutions for
our clients. We exist because the business of law is continually
evolving; the scale, complexity and urgency of legal work is
accelerating. New approaches to these challenges are needed.
What will you do:
• Working as part of an agile
multi-functional team to execute projects that address challenges
faced by our clients • Helping to develop technology that
automates some of the tasks within legal work that are traditionally
done manually • Working closely with Data Scientists to design,
build and test data solutions, creating repeatable productised
services • Undertaking data profiling and source system analysis,
presenting clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the
data • Executing test scripts under supervision with a good
understanding of the role of testing and how it operates •
Actively participate in our Wavelength Academy to share skills and
expertise to contribute to the professional development of the wider team
What we are looking for:
• 3+ years of experience in a Data
Engineer role, who has attained a Graduate degree in Computer Science,
Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative
field. • advanced working knowledge and experience of relational
(SQL) databases, as well as working familiarity with a variety of
other databases. • experience using the following
software/tools: • data pipeline, ETL, and data management
tools • one or more object-oriented scripting languages: Python,
Java, C++, Scala, etc • relational SQL and NoSQL databases,
including Microsoft SQL Server • experience building and
optimizing data pipelines, architectures and data sets. •
experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external
data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify
opportunities for improvement. • strong analytic skills related
to working with unstructured datasets. • a successful history of
manipulating, processing and extracting value from various
datasets. • working knowledge of message queuing, stream
processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores. •
experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a
dynamic environment. • confidence at navigating competing
priorities, resolving ambiguity and managing demanding expectations
under pressure. • an independent, pro-active and confident
approach to managing project-based work. • excellent stakeholder
management skills who can communicate advanced concepts clearly to
both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Here at Simmons & Simmons: We believe our people define us. Our working environment is
genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we
have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud
of. An inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and
being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us.
• Competitive Offer Package including
bonus's dependant on role/level, private medical insurance &
pension contribution to name a few. • Dress 'for your day'
Code. • Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the
office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. •
A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai;
Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore. • All offices
have their own artwork collections - with a Damien Hurst and a Tracey
Emin in the London office. We have a long standing history in
supporting the art community especially up and coming artists. •
The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions - bringing together
the best legal advice from our established legal teams with
non-traditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate
the Simmons offering. • We were ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer
for Women and Top 30 Employer for Working Families in 2020. • We
have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas & Summer
parties, end of month drinks and various sporting events. • We
also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+, Emerge
(Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's network) who
have organised various talks and events firmwide.
If you are interested in finding out more about this position then
please contact the Recruitment Team with any questions. To apply for
the role please click on the link at the bottom of the page/visit
the career pages on our website, where there is also a detailed job description.