Data Engineer

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Dublin

Salary: €49,400 - €74,200 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

The Data engineer will play a key role in supporting Airtricity in the successful migration to their new billing platform, helping the programme ensure that data is accurately migrated and reconciled as well as providing support to ensuring data is modelled and understood from the new system. The role involves working closely with business analysts, business subject matter experts and the supplier to ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with business goals during the migration process.  The role will need strong data analysis skills, complimented with good business analytical mind. They will be working with the business users to interpret their knowledge into data profiling and queries to gain insight into the data.

You Will

• Conduct insightful data analysis and modelling, collaborating closely with business users and technical teams to identify and resolve data issues, ensuring a smooth migration for all stakeholders.
• Lead on data profiling, validation, and thorough testing, championing data integrity and quality throughout the migration process.
• Take an active role in documenting, reporting, and troubleshooting discrepancies, supporting both IT and business teams in driving effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the programme, supplier, and analytics teams to share knowledge, support handovers, and foster strong relationships across all stakeholders.
• Support the creation and communication of clear, detailed migration reports and findings, highlighting risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

You Have

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Familiarity with gas/electricity billing business processes and data models (Hansen Peace model is preferred)
• Proficiency in Oracle, SQL, data profiling, data analysis and querying databases.
• Strong understanding of data models, schema design, and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Event Platform, Azure Databricks and Power BI

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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