Forward Deployed Data Engineer - UK Government

Requirements

• Strong engineering background demonstrated by a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, and related fields OR equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency with one of more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, Typescript/JavaScript, or similar.
• Familiarity with a data engineering frameworks, such as SQL or Spark.

What We Value

• A highly analytical approach and eagerness to tackle technical problems with distributed computing, data pipelining tools, data health and monitoring frameworks, and other technologies.
• Ability to continuously learn and work independently, making decisions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with Deployment Strategists and Forward Deployed Software Engineers to understand the critical problems customers have and design workflows to solve them.
• Identify relevant datasets through deep engagement with customer problems and workflows, and work to integrate the data into a stable and extensible pipeline.
• Respond to and triage incoming support requests from both internal and external teams.
• Maintain and improve existing pipelines and Foundry workflows to support customer outcomes.