Job Description

Company Description

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 measurements and consumer insights that power growth.

We are seeking a talented Data Engineering Manager to lead our Solutions team. The successful candidate will have 5 years plus experience in SQL Server, Azure, Databricks and Python. They will also need to have experience in line management and working with business stakeholders.

Lead the support and management of our Solutions team, providing strategic direction and remit for the team. Design, develop, and uphold data integration processes, including the creation and execution of scalable and effective data pipelines for managing and transforming large datasets. Identify and implement improvements, working with the business to ensure they are deployed and working correctly. Provide line management and mentorship to data engineers, supporting their development and skill-building; to ensure they become self-sufficient. Help lead the technical aspects of our data engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives. Ensure team evolves with new technologies and development in the industry to keep our tech stack up to date.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5 years plus of experience in core data engineering architecture and technologies. Experience in developing and data manipulation in Python. Experience in Azure data services (e.g., SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks) Experience of CICD Processes. High level of experience in using and designing data structures within Databricks. Ability to create and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures. Proven experience in designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes. Knowledge of data integration, data modelling concepts, and familiarity with cloud data platforms and storage technologies, ideally within Azure. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Line Management

Nice-to-Have

Understanding of programming languages such as C#, or PowerShell

Additional Information

Our Benefits

Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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(TM). NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.


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