Data Engineer (12 month FTC)

Data Engineer (12 month FTC - Project running until 2028)

Remote (UK Only)

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of data? We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team - ideal for experienced professionals who are ready to lead, innovate, and energise those around them. As a 100% data-driven company, we pride ourselves on employing the best engineering practices across our products and solutions. This role offers a broad and varied experience within our Data Engineering function, empowering you to create data-as-product solutions that drive real change.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble Large, Complex Data Sets: Craft and manage data sets that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Build Advanced Data Solutions: Develop the software and infrastructure for optimal data extraction, transformation, migration and ingestion using leading cloud technologies like Azure.
• Leverage Big Data Technologies: Utilize tools such as FME, Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka to design and manage large-scale data processing systems.
• Extend & Maintain Data Warehousing: Support and enhance the ETL, Data Lakes, Data Processing and Data Warehouse solutions crucial for Landmark's customers and reporting solutions.
• Ensure Cost Efficiency: Keep the Data tools and its solutions within agreed cost models and budgets.
• Lead by Example: Provide thought leadership, inspiring and guiding our team through excellence.

 About You

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Data Engineer — someone who thrives on solving complex problems, inspires others, and brings a positive, proactive mindset to the team.

• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Extensive experience in data engineering across both Cloud & On-prem environments
• Expert knowledge in data technologies, data transformation tools, data governance techniques.
• Exceptional coding skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of Quality and Information Security principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure (coding, configuration, automation, monitoring, security)
• Advanced Database and SQL skills
• Effective communication, ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences
• A Strong grasp of data model design and implementation principles
• The ability to coach and support less experienced team members
• Essential skills:
  • ETL Tools such as FME, Azure Data Fabric (ADF), etc
  • Languages such as Python and SQL. - Nice to have: R, Spark, Java, PySpark, Spark SQL, etc
  • Cloud expertise such us Azure Blob storage, CosmosDB, RabbitMQ in Azure, ADF, etc
  • SQL, Postgres or Data warehousing design patterns and implementation
• Nice to have skills:
  • HDFS, Hadoop, or other on-prem Big Data technologies
  • Familiarity with Salesforce in data integration scenarios
  • Experience with Data Lakes
  • Exposure to Geospatial data is a plus.

About Us

Landmark Information Group holds a wide portfolio of market leading Prop-Tech (property technology) businesses that span an incredible range of markets and technology platforms across the sector.  We are at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in the property industry, being a supplier of national property-related data.

We deliver award-winning solutions to estate agency, conveyancing, surveying, lender valuations, land asset management, environmental consultancy, and Government markets.  This is a chance to join the organisation as we make major steps forward in leveraging the latest cloud and large-scale technologies to start bringing together the entire market to a unified platform.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What it's like to work at Landmark:

At Landmark, you'll find a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team that values bold ideas, big dreams, and active curiosity. We foster a culture of innovation, encouraging everyone to contribute to the development and direction of our products and services, while continuously seeking new and efficient ways to work.

Collaboration and sociability are at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in coming together to achieve great things.

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Annual Lifestyle Allowance: £300 to spend on an activity of your choice
• Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter
• Private Health Insurance: Provided by Vitality
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Charitable Fundraising: Matched funding for your efforts
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes
• Internal Coaching and Mentoring: Available throughout your time with us
• Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development
• Family-Friendly Policies
• Free Parking

Join us at Landmark and lead the charge in transforming the data landscape at Landmark, while advancing your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.