Data Engineer Heathrow, England
Job description
At British Airways, we take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are.
If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.
Are you a self-driven, data focused, creative problem solver? Do you bring a continuous improvement mindset? If so, now’s a great time to join British Airways. We’re evolving to become a more sustainable, resilient and flexible business. After a challenging 18 months, we’ve never been more ready to take Britain to the world, and the world to Britain.
As a Data Engineer, you’ll be involved in the end-to-end delivery of our data products. But that’s not all. You’ll also help to deliver the world-renowned British Airways service and shape the future of our business. In return, you’ll find plenty of exciting opportunities to grow and develop, plus outstanding rewards, including fantastic travel benefits.
What you’ll do:
In this role, you’ll be a key member of the team developing and creating data products. From business analysis and solution design to product development and testing, you’ll support our relentless customer focus, and help deliver our unique British Airways Service. With your adaptable mindset and our modern agile processes, no two days will be the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Investigating business problems, and constructively connecting with stakeholders
- Considering multiple approaches, techniques and tools to design flexible, quality solutions
- New coding, as well as supporting existing code, and managing data infrastructure
- Ensuring quality assurance and data security
- Producing documentation to support new business needs
Who we’re looking for:
You have experience in designing or producing data and BI solutions and want to grow your knowledge across the entire data assets lifecycle. As a natural communicator, you’ll be able to influence and lead team projects while being delivery and value focused. You’re also curious about and responsive to the ever-changing worlds of business and technology.
In addition, you’ll bring:
- A numerate Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences or equivalent degree (desirable)
- SQL development expertise
- Expertise using Big Data technologies (Preferred)
- Experience in cloud-based infrastructure, PaaS services, EDW design principles, and Windows, Linux server, and container usage (Desirable)
- Flexibility in the face of change
- True passion for our brand and customers
Career development:
There will be opportunities to gain deeper data and tools knowledge in different product teams (each supporting different parts of the business and even Data operations if suitable); additionally the team is embarking in a data migration programme that will demand to learn and apply a new set of skills as we move to the cloud and serve our stakeholders from there.
Our Data Engineer’s share the opportunity to learn from experienced team members and work as part of a larger team across all different areas of the airline
There are opportunities to determine areas of Data Engineering interested in and we will look to try and provide that experience/ work to develop individual’s skills and capabilities.
Promotion from Data Engineering to Senior Data roles are highly encouraged.
Training:
The department offers a range of training opportunities to new and existing employees covering soft and technical capabilities. These include accreditation, internal and external training courses, and massive open online courses.
Benefits:
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll also have the opportunity to make full use of our perks when you join – Competitive Pension, Flexible Working, Discretionary Benefits - Discounted flights, Brand discounts, Airport Parking, Discounted health club memberships, and the option to join our voluntary benefits including Private Medical Cover, Dental and Critical Illness Cover…plus more!
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
