Data Engineer

Who we are… Verdantix is an award-winning independent research, advisory and events firm. We act as an essential thought-leader for world-enhancing innovation, through our expertise in digital strategies for Sustainability, Real Estate and Built Environment, ESG, Operational Excellence, and Net Zero. From our head office in Central London, and hubs in Boston and New York City, we produce high-quality research, deliver consulting projects, and create events for senior managers, technology executives and investors. The role… Reporting to the Product Director, the Data Engineer is a crucial member of the Engineering team that will design, build, and operate the technical implementation for Data Products. The portfolio will include the existing client-facing data products like Data Navigator, future new datasets we develop from our Roadmap, as well as internal tools for research analysts to find operational efficiency from an enhanced digitized workflow, and finally potentially AGI features to explore content. This will be a key role within the company as Verdantix replatforms to create a single client facing portal for subscription customers and internal users For this role we are considering applications in the region of £45,000 - £52,000 (dependent on experience) with a very competitive bonus, paid quarterly. What you’ll be doing…

• Manage data pipelines that connect research outputs and third-party data sources to Verdantix client-facing data products.
• Monitor data workflows, identify and resolve issues, and ensure the optimisation and smooth functioning of data pipelines.
• Programmatically ingest data from various (internal and external) sources into data systems
• Develop, maintain, and optimize ETL pipelines to move and process data between systems and sources.
• Construct API endpoints from backend data and integrate with front end data visualizations
• Evaluate the potential for different Generative AI apps, tools and models to improve data gathering, processing and usability for internal users and clients.
• Document architecture, implementation plans, code base for future reference and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn structured research content into client-facing data products with a great user experience.

What we’re looking for…

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• Min 2 years’ experience as a Data Engineer or Software Engineer in a product or engineering team.
• Ability to leverage AWS cloud-based services and infrastructure for scalable data storage, processing, and hosting solutions, including the deployment and management of servers via DevOps pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python to deliver data pipelines. Additional programming languages (JavaScript, R, Java, C#, etc) desirable but not essential.
• Experience building data models in business intelligence tools and collaborating on the design of visualization layers.
• Previous exposure to, or strong interest in Generative AI.
• Desire to support the development of data products that have a positive impact on sustainability and climate change initiatives.
• A demonstrated interest in building products and collaborating with researchers on innovative analytics.

Additional benefits we offer…

• Competitive salary (with annual review)
• Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme
• Pension with enhanced employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies)
• Quarterly employee recognition scheme
• Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance
• Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice
• Cycle to work scheme - tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both
• Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action
• Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day
• Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees
• Dog-friendly office
• Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!

Why Verdantix: We seek individuals with a passionate belief in sustainability. People who thrive at Verdantix have a proven work ethic, a desire to be challenged, a strong sense of curiosity, a competitive attitude and a world class sense of humour. Our management culture and career development is based on achievements, skills and behaviours with quarterly reviews that keep individuals and the firm on track. We recognize that everyone on the Verdantix team has a significant contribution to make to the growth of the business. So we operate with a high level of transparency about business performance and include all employees in big decisions such as growth strategies and new product launches. Come and join our growing team! Verdantix is a winner of the ‘2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise' in the International Trade category. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious trade awards in the United Kingdom. Verdantix won the Queen’s Award due to its sustained growth in international trade over a period of three years – including through the pandemic. This rapid, consistent growth reflects demand for the high-quality research and advisory services that Verdantix provides to clients in 17 countries. Verdantix is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination. We want our recruitment process to reflect that. Please tell your recruitment partner directly if there’s anything you need to make our interview process more accessible.