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Job Profile Job Title: Data Engineer Grade: B1 DG:CPG Location: Abercrombie House Functional Area: FINANCE, HR, IT & COMMERCIAL Position No : POS012619 and POS012614 Hiring Manager: Fraser Allan Purpose of Job The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty, promote stability and contribute to the 17 Global Goals for sustainable development. We're ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit. Our technical team play a critical role in helping us change the lives of people across the world. DFID has some serious technical challenges and changes that are taking place that will enable us to make better use of the data we have available. Why we need you Accessible, up-to-date and reliable data is critical for the effective operation and successful delivery of DFID’s aid programme, providing evidence, monitoring and control, and allowing lessons to be shared across the organisation. It is also essential for the effective performance of management functions such as planning, organising, leading, and decision making. DFID has a strong appetite for better Management Information (MI) in support of frontline delivery of the aid programme. The Data Engineer role is a new post that will strengthen our technical capability within the Data Enginnering team. You will play an important role in proactively developing, maintaining and enhancing DFID’s MI through a range of tools and products, and meeting a range of end user needs. Our DFID user community includes programme staff, specialists in finance, HR professionals and statistitions as well as users of our open data. This is a fast-moving environment and you will bring both pace and an awareness of modern reporting and analytical tools and techniques. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities What a data engineer does: Investigating, designing and delivering management information systems using a range of technologies (Data Mart, SQL-driven reports, Analytics cube and APIs), integrating key DFID systems and data. Providing reporting information to meet regular and ad-hoc corporate, government and international statistical reporting ensuring this information is accurate, consistent and timely. Developing a deep understanding of DFID data and systems, and providing advice and guidance to specialist users on the quality and use of the data. Document business logic, rules, data models and architecture. Deliver training to business departments on how to use our technologies and use feedback continually improve. Ways of Working Skills and Requirements Excellent communication and influencing skills to help understanding of information requests, and to share analysis and trend findings. Understanding of relational databases, database management tools, data structures, SQL and data models. Up to date knowledge of business intelligence principles, technologies and techniques (data warehousing, data model, ETL, KPIs, APIs). It would be advantageous to have experience in any of the following technologies MDX, DAX, R, PowerBI, SSIS, SSAS or other languages/Technologies appropriate for handling and presenting data. Experience of working in agile teams, delivering value early and often. Always learning to ensure fluency in current and emerging technology. Working culture We operate in a fast-paced environment, responding to user needs using an agile approach. We collaborate globally Job Profile with colleagues across DFID and in other organisations, working together in virtual teams. We use modern toolsets and have an open approach to innovation and learning. We support flexible and remote working. Additional Notes You will hold an HND/Degree in Computing or similar, or have equivalent work experience. The role may require occasional travel to London and overseas. We support flexible and remote working. Job Specification Capability Description of capability Level In this job, this means….. Programming and build (data engineering) Designs, writes and iterates code from prototype to production-ready. Understands security, accessibility and version control. Can use a range of coding tools and languages. Working Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents simple programs or scripts under the direction of others. Data Modelling Produces data models and understands where to use different types of data models. Understands different tools and is able to compare between different data models. Able to reverse engineer a data model from a live system. Understands industry recognised data modelling patterns and standards. Working Understands the concepts and principles of data modelling and is able to produce, maintain and update relevant data models for specific business needs. Reverse engineers data models from a live system. Technical understanding (data engineering) Has knowledge of specific technologies which underpin an individual’s ability to deliver the responsibilities and tasks of their role. Applies the required breadth and depth of technical knowledge. Working Understands core technical concepts related to their role and is able to apply them with guidance. Generic Competences civil service In this job, this means… 1. Managing a Quality Service 2. Changing and Improving 3. Collaborating and Partnering Effectiveness in this area is about valuing and modelling professional excellence and expertise to deliver service objectives, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality, secure, reliable and efficient service, applying programme, project and risk management approaches to support service delivery. People who are effective in this area take initiative, are innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change. For all staff, it’s about learning from what has worked as well as what has not, being open to change and improvement and working in ‘smarter’, more focussed ways. People skilled in this area are team players. At all levels, it requires working collaboratively, sharing information appropriately and building supportive, trusting and professional relationships with colleagues and a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.