Junior Data Engineer

Job Description The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. The Environment Agency is undergoing modernisation of systems and IT infrastructure and moving towards Microsoft Azure cloud computing and Microsoft analytics tooling and technology such as Synapse Analytics, Fabric and PowerBI. This represents a new and exciting opportunity for the Water Quality Digital Services team to become a pioneering group delivering new ways to do reporting and analytics. To prepare for this challenge we are recruiting a Junior Analytics Engineer to support the development and deployment of data products and analytics tools to enable the Water Quality user community to efficiently leverage data from various sources and, in turn, better inform business insights and drive effective policy changes. The team This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Services team within National Evidence and Business (E&B). We focus on building innovative products that improve origination efficiency and enhance our ability to transform data into meaningful insights for effective decision-making. We're a dispersed team and work with teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery. Experience/skills Required Applicant must have: Extensive experience managing and analysing large datasets from multiple sources to support varied reporting and analytics needs. Experience in organising data in STAR schema data models that effectively represent business entities and relationships and support efficient querying and analysis from relational data warehouses. Experience building and maintaining reliable ETL pipelines to integrate data from diverse sources. Strong Python expertise, including development of clean, reusable functions and object-oriented code for production-quality solutions. Solid knowledge of SQL Server, database management, and data warehousing best practices. Proficiency with analytical tools and programming languages to transform raw data into actionable insights. Solve complex problems and formulate efficient and innovative solutions using sound data management and data analysis practices. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while promoting inclusion and collaboration. Contact and additional information You'll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We'll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. You'll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel some travel and overnights may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact andrew.chiverton@environment-agency.gov.uk Applications are "blind" assessed purely using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within four weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we'll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. Competence 1 Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality Description If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Describe a time when you implemented a new innovative approach to satisfy a specific data reporting requirement. Describe the approach and what you did to ensure the process was resilient, repeatable and quality assured. Competence 2 Takes Decisions and Solves Problems Description Give an example of when you have had to solve a complex data analysis problem that involved diverse data sources. What data did you use? What was the problem and what decisions you took to solve it? Competence 3 Data and Information Management Description Provide an example of a complex data management task you have undertaken. Explain how you approached this and provide details on the data, tools and techniques used. If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 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