Data Engineer - AlixPartners

In this important role on the AlixPartners IT Data Engineering & Shared Services team, you will provide on-site engineering and support for our Database, Data Engineering, and all database-related services. This includes managing data engineering ETL tasks, administration of Spark clusters, database schema design, SQL server implementation, operation, and monitoring.

The Data Engineer is a full-time role located in London, reporting to the Data Engineering Director. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines to support analytics and reporting.
2. Work with senior data engineers to ingest, transform, and validate data from multiple sources.
3. Support the migration and integration of datasets across cloud and on-premises environments.
4. Monitor data workflows to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability.
5. Perform basic data cleaning, quality checks, and troubleshooting of pipeline issues.
6. Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to understand data needs.
7. Learn and apply best practices in data engineering, including security, governance, and documentation.
8. Administer Databricks Spark clusters and SQL Warehouse.
9. Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared engineering standards.
10. Maintain the integrity of databases and applications to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
11. Run and monitor database and application performance queries; design testing routines to identify and resolve conflicts and malfunctions.
12. Adhere to internal SLAs and participate in the monthly maintenance cycle and on-call rotation.
13. Communicate effectively within the database team regarding changes and issues.
14. Troubleshoot and resolve database and application malfunctions; escalate as needed.
15. Perform scheduled and ad hoc database maintenance activities following policies and procedures.
16. Manage database security and user access privileges; monitor security issues.
17. Additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial experience; SQL DBA/Data Engineer preferred.
• Familiarity with Data Engineering tools such as Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• Basic PySpark and/or Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2017/2019/2022 preferred.
• Basic T-SQL programming knowledge preferred.
• Experience in cloud services (Azure, Amazon).
• Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work outside normal UK business hours as needed.
• Ability to work full-time in an office and remote environment.
• Commitment to AlixPartners' Core Values and fostering an inclusive environment.

This description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned.

About Us:

At AlixPartners, we solve complex challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action, creating lasting value. We promote an inclusive environment, valuing diversity and continuous improvement. We support a hybrid work model, combining in-office and remote work.