Data Engineer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Scope, architect, and implement production-grade ETL pipelines to consolidate data sets into a data-lake solution, developing solutions that make this data available to a variety of stakeholders.
• Develop data structures necessary to support analysis and drive business processes by combining diverse data sources, including geolocation data, usage data, and more, distributed across multiple databases and unstructured data sources.
• Develop and maintain complex production-grade data processes (e.g. usage rating, event listener engines, CDR injections).
• Collaborate with internal (SysOps, Tech, Finance, etc.) and external (network operators, hosted system owners, etc.) stakeholders to define business requirements, develop analytical solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Monitor and maintain orchestration logic to ensure all rulesets are accurately applied on an ongoing basis.

About you – personally

All plan.com employees must present a professional, efficient image at all times and undertake any tasks reasonably requested of them by the company. We’re looking for somebody with:

• A can-do attitude – prepared to "go the extra mile".
• Lots of energy – a team player who can work off their own initiative.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A curious learner who strives to deliver optimal solutions to complex problems.
• A passion for the business and our corporate values – Trust, Passion, Excellence.

Personal qualities

• A willingness and ability to pick up new concepts and/or languages as required – Essential
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders – Essential
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously – Essential

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and extract actionable insights – Essential
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. Experienced with data orchestration / ETL frameworks (e.g. Dagster, Prefect, DBT, Airflow) – Essential
• Experience working with leading Data Lake and Warehousing platforms (e.g. Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS) – Essential
• Experience with other programming languages (PHP, R, Go) and containerization technologies (Docker, Docker Swarm). Knowledge of distributed data processing technologies (e.g. Spark, Dask, Polars) – Desirable
• Comfortable using distributed version control systems (Git, GitHub, etc.) to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain version control principles – Desirable

Education, qualifications, and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related numerical/computational field – Essential
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a data engineer or data scientist in a data/computationally intensive role, ideally in the telecommunications industry – Essential

Key attitude and behaviours

Exceptional results require exceptional people. Exceptional people who live and breathe the plan.com values. We are built on trust, fuelled by passion and driven by excellence.

Attributes we look for include:

• Curious and continuous learner – We value individuals who are eager to learn and grow and committed to self-improvement. We encourage continuous learning and provide a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Innovative and Initiative – We embrace innovation and encourage our team members to be ambitious, think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and explore new ideas to drive growth and success. We value team players who can work off their own initiative, empower our people to make informed decisions and trust them to do the right thing.
• Adaptable – In a dynamic industry, adaptability is key. We seek individuals who can thrive in a changing environment, embrace new challenges, and quickly adjust to evolving circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Collaborative – We value the collective power of working together.
• Passion – One of our three core values, passion goes beyond our people's enjoyment of their work. It's a passion for the business and their contribution to furthering its success. It means striving to be the best and encouraging those around us to do the same. And it means not being afraid to take risks. Go big or go home!

What’s in it for you?

We’ll drive you to push your limits and develop your existing knowledge and skills. We actively promote open-ended learning and hope our people grab these opportunities with both hands. Bonus scheme and recognition awards:

What to expect with a career at plan.com

Our team and technology are driven by one clear vision - to be exceptional.

Established in 2014, plan.com has been revolutionising the mobile industry with its technology-led approach to business communications for over a decade now.

We’re disruptors; we do things a bit differently. We’re innovative, self-motivated, groundbreaking and relentlessly growing. This means we’re constantly on the lookout for talented people who share our passion and dedication to grow with us.

So, if you’re ready for a new challenge, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

About plan.com

plan.com was named the fastest growing tech company in the UK by the Sunday Times in the latest Hiscox Tech Track 100 league in 2018, the Second Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For and the Number 1 Best Telecom's Company to Work For in 2021.

From the word go, our focus has been to be disruptive and upset the status quo. It’s our ongoing mission to become THE force to be reckoned with and, with the help of our people and partners, we have dragged business communications kicking and screaming into the 21st Century.

Thanks to our portal, we’ve torn up the rulebook and changed the industry. It gives our partners unprecedented levels of flexibility and control, helping them to delight customers and deliver exceptional service, even when they're away from their desks.

Along with our outstanding customer service and impressive commercials, it’s the reason we’re number one.

Why work on the Isle of Man

Breathtaking natural landscapes, rugged coastlines and rich cultural heritage make the Isle of Man a stunning place to live and work, ranking above almost everywhere else in the British Isles for the lowest crime rates and the cleanest air.

Whether you grew up here or you’re new to the island, a career at plan.com not only provides a fantastic working environment with amazing people and exciting work, but being based on a stunning island ensures that you will find the perfect balance between work, relaxation and adventure.

Our Location

Our state-of-the-art headquarters, No.5 is conveniently located in the heart of town, surrounded by a vibrant array of local eateries and shops, all within a short 2-minute walk. Prepare to immerse yourself in a space that epitomises our values of excellence and passion. From its cutting-edge technology to its captivating and innovative design, every aspect has been carefully curated.