We are the top global data, insights, and consulting firm; our mission is to mold the brands of the future through enhanced comprehension of individuals worldwide.

About the job

In the position of a Senior Data Engineer, you will have a critical part to play in molding our data ecosystem and producing actionable insights. We are reshaping the manner in which surveys are carried out across organizations, and you will be centrally involved. Your proficiency will be essential in developing, constructing, and managing durable, scalable data engineering solutions through PySpark and data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric to empower our business.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will craft tailored packages, set up data pipelines, and more. We are committed to enabling individuals to evolve within a position and assume as much responsibility as they feel ready for. Your efforts will enhance the core of our data-focused strategy, encourage teamwork, and bring value to both internal teams and external collaborators.

Job Goals

• Drive innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges with creativity and precision to deliver impactful solutions.

• Collaborate efficiently: Engage closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineers, architects, and product owners, to synchronize technical objectives and guarantee smooth implementation.

• Lead by example: Promote Data Engineering guidelines within the team.

• Boost code quality: Secure the team's delivery of high-quality, secure, efficient, and scalable applications through establishing protocols and developing automated tests.

• Shape the roadmap: Contribute to estimating and defining the technical roadmap for key services managed by the team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

• Deliver results: Understand business and technical requirements and constraints to design effective software solutions.

• Motivate progress: Share knowledge to develop the team's expertise and skills.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

Are you prepared to influence the future of technology and become a part of a team dedicated to creativity and high quality? As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on modern projects and create a substantial difference. Here's what we seek in an applicant:

• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Spark, PySpark, Python, and supporting technologies. Proven ability to develop and maintain scalable Python packages and optimize Spark execution plans for performance.

• Data Engineering: Experience designing and implementing robust data pipelines using PySpark. Familiarity with distributed computing principles and performance tuning in big data environments.

• Problem-Solving Skills: A deep understanding of data architecture and engineering challenges. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, propose scalable solutions, and continuously improve system efficiency.

• Mentorship & Collaboration: Ability to mentor and assist junior developers. Effective communication skills and experience in managing collaborators to maintain alignment and clarity within teams.

Here is your chance to impact the technical roadmap, support a skilled team, and be involved in a vibrant setting that fosters progress and experimentation with new technologies.

If coding, architecture, and delivering impactful solutions are areas that excite you, we are eager to receive your application!

What’s in it for you

On top of all your normal benefits like holiday, meal cards and life assurance, we also offer:

• Five days of Life Leave per year; for those days when life just…gets in the way.

• Birthday leave – one extra day of holiday taken on the nearest workday to your birthday

• Two days a year to give back and volunteer with an organisation of your choice.

• Enhanced primary and secondary carer leave for however you choose to grow your family.

• The chance to hit the beach on your lunch break (yes, we have somewhere you can store your surfboard!)

Please be aware, the majority of our roles are hybrid, working three days a week in our office.

We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

What part of Kantar might I be joining?

You’ll be joining our Insights division, the masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for, how to reinvent and renew their offer, how to better reach audiences, and how to win with consumers. By blending human insights expertise with the latest technology advances, Insights make sure we can deliver innovative information to brands everywhere.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.  

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.