Data Engineer

Data Engineer

We're seeking a talented mid-level data engineer to join our Data Platform squad within ClearScore's Data Mission. Data Platform is responsible for making sure our databricks instance is available, performant and meets the evolving needs of our internal users. As a data engineer on this team, you will own the fundamental technologies that enable our entire data function. ClearScore's Data Mission is a dynamic collective of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers who work collaboratively to ensure a landscape in which team members can reach their full potential and really make a difference. ClearScore is a fast-paced environment, so we aim to support and coach each other in our journey to support our users. Get stuck in and enjoy working in the open with a highly engaged, distributed team. This role is based out of Edinburgh and has a hybrid working model.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with Data Analysts, Data Scientists and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and support them with their initiatives.
• Maintain and optimise the Databricks instance, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability to support data engineering and analytics workloads.
• Integrate and manage new data sources, ensuring seamless access for downstream consumers and maintaining data integrity across ingestion processes.
• Design, develop, and implement platform-level features on Databricks to extend capabilities, including new data sources, integration pipelines, and reusable components for data engineers and analysts.
• Monitor and improve the performance & cost of Databricks clusters, jobs, and queries, leveraging best practices for efficient and cost-effective data processing.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Databricks configurations, ensuring consistency, automation, and version control in a CI/CD environment.
• Implement and enforce data security and compliance standards, including access controls, data masking, and encryption, in collaboration with security teams.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our data capabilities.

Skills we'd love you to have

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with strong problem solving and software engineering skills.
• Cloud Engineering Knowledge (Ideally AWS).
• Infrastructure as Code (Ideally Terraform).
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed business requirements, with a strong emphasis on production readiness, robustness, and operational excellence.
• Analytical mindset and a product focus.
• Cloud based data warehouses (Ideally Databricks).
• SQL, Python.
• Data transformation tools (dbt).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Organised, critical thinker (not afraid to suggest new ideas) with the ability to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working within ambiguous problem areas with a high degree of self-governance.
• You strive for improvement in your work and that of others, proactively identifying issues and opportunities, and are always looking to learn!

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a "duvet day" on your birthday.
• Hybrid Work Environment.
• Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa.
• GP office visits.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Up to 6% matched pension.
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Daily breakfast and free snacks.
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras.
• Free sports and social clubs.
• Continued investment into learning and development.
• Leadership-led training.
• In-house psychotherapist.
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals.
• No clock-watching culture.
• Generous maternity and paternity plans.
• Culture and inclusion representatives.
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan.

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our Hybrid Model

We embrace a dynamic hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with collaborative in-person experiences. Our approach is designed to foster innovation, team connection, and individual productivity.

• Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office.
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office.

We believe this structure offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility of remote work and the synergy of face-to-face collaboration. Our office days are carefully coordinated to maximise team interactions and learning/ mentorship opportunities.

What This Means for You:

• Flexibility to manage your work and life.
• Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects.
• Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions.
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates diverse needs while maintaining our collaborative culture. Join us in shaping the future of work!

Note: While we offer flexibility, commitment to our hybrid schedule is an important aspect of our team culture and performance expectations.

Inclusion Policy

We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at https://www.clearscore.com/people-notice.