Data Engineer

Methods Analytics

Methods Analytics (MA) exists to improve society by helping people make better decisions with data. Combining passionate people, sector-specific insight, and technical excellence to provide our customers an end-to-end data service.

We use a collaborative, creative and user centric approach to data to do good and solve difficult problems. Ensuring that our outputs are transparent, robust, and transformative.We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition, and process – but do so with respect and humility.
We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity, and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy, and quality are at the heart of our work, and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes.
We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated, and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers.

We are passionate about our people; we want out colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

On-site, 5 days per week.

We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our team. This role is essential for designing and building data pipelines that operate across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The position involves deploying and managing scalable data operations that support advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements 

• Develop and Manage Data Pipelines: You will design, construct, and maintain efficient and reliable data pipelines using Python, capable of supporting both streaming and batch data processing across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Containerisation and Orchestration: Utilise Docker for containerisation and Kubernetes for orchestration, ensuring scalable and efficient deployment of applications across both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Strong Python Skills: Expertise in Python for scripting and automating data processes across varied environments.
• Experience with ETL/ELT: Demonstrable experience in developing and optimising ETL or ELT workflows.
• Containerisation and Orchestration Expertise: Solid experience with Docker or Kubernetes in managing applications across both on-premises and cloud platforms. 
• Linux: A good working knowledge of Unix systems and Linux bash.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A willingness to continually grow and improve, picking up new skills along the way.

Your Impact 

In this role, you will empower business leaders to make informed decisions by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable data insights from a robust, hybrid infrastructure. Your expertise will drive the seamless integration of on-premises and cloud-based data solutions, enhancing both the flexibility and scalability of our data operations. You will champion the adoption of modern data architectures and tooling, and play a pivotal role in cultivating a data-driven culture within the organisation, mentoring team members, and advancing our engineering practices. 

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. 

This role requires candidates to currently hold active SC clearance and be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This aspect will be discussed in detail during the interview process. 

The position also requires an on-site presence 3-4 days per week at our location around Worcester, Gloucester, Great Malvern (England), Ebbw Vale, and Brynmawr (Wales). If you are passionate about using data to drive decisions and technological innovation in a hybrid infrastructure environment, we encourage you to apply. 

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance
• Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
• For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()