Data Engineer (Geospatial)

Data Engineer (fulltime) - Salary – £41,659 to 49,010 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working.

Ordnance Survey (OS), the national mapping agency for Great Britain and a pioneering force in geospatial data and technology, invites applications from all passionate individuals for the role of Data Engineer. As a trusted partner to government, business, and citizens, OS is dedicated to improving quality of life through cutting-edge technology and expertise. With over 230 years of innovation, we are known globally as a leading and trusted geospatial partner.

Join Our Visionary Team

Our Technology and Design team is crucial in maintaining OS’s position as a leader in geospatial capability. We are seeking individuals who are excited about technology and eager to contribute to our mission of providing customer-centric design and technology services.

Impactful Work Awaits You

Join us to make a significant impact on projects that deliver real-world benefits both in Britain and around the world. Be a part of our journey to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services, creating location insights for a positive impact.

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data Capture Technology team. This team is instrumental in developing applications that capture real-world changes, and we are currently expanding our data range and updating our legacy systems.

Your Role Will Involve

• Developing scalable and reliable data solutions using ETL tools (primarily FME) and database technologies

• Extracting high-quality data from various sources and ensuring its validation and transfer to downstream systems

• Applying your logical and analytical skills to solve complex geospatial data capture problems

We Are Seeking

• We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about technology and have experience or skills in

• FME and relational databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) with spatial extensions

• ESRI product suite (SDE, ArcPro, ArcGIS, SWEET, feature services, ArcPy)

• Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps (boards, repos, CI/CD pipelines, etc.)

• Python and working with complex Geospatial data at scale

• Developing and delivering production-ready components

• Knowledge of testing approaches and advocating for best practices in data engineering

• Interpreting specifications and creating simple, effective solutions

At OS, we believe that a diverse team enriches our work and innovation. We want to clarify that meeting every single requirement is not necessary. We are interested in your unique skills and passion for technology. If you meet a selection of the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to providing opportunities for learning and growth.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter, detailing your relevant skills, experiences, and passion for technology

The Rewards

We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Check out how we support and invest in our employees by clicking here .

• Salary – £ 41,659 - £49,010 (dependent on experience)

• Performance related bonus up to 10%

• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to ~12%)

• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days

• Free subscription to our award-winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts

• Support with continuous improvement with access to online learning platforms/e-books, and coaching / mentoring schemes

• Life Assurance cover

• Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities

• OS Explorers Nursery discount

• Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting

Location: We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be required to spend 1 to 2 days a week in the office with the remaining time being a personal choice as to whether you work from home or spend more time at OSHQ.

Security

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

Closing date Sunday 30 June 2024

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together – in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way.

We are looking for enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.

We’re individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.

Skills required for this role:

Automation Technology, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Science, Datasets, Geospatial Data, Machine Learning