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Cloud engineer E2

Nationwide

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

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We're looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer with experience in Cloud technologies to collaborate with our Data Platforms Engineering team on advancing our Enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. If you're passionate about developing scalable data solutions and automating infrastructure, this role is for you.   We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.   At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK-wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.   For this job, you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part-time, you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at our London or Swindon office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationwide-jobs.co.uk%2Flife-at-nationwide%2Frewarding-you&data=05%7C02%7CSamantha.Graham%40nationwide-jobs.co.uk%7Cc3d3225d77e54ab5a92008dedc2cceff%7C18ed93f5e4704996b0ef9554af985d50%7C0%7C0%7C639190282163461695%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PC5Y9xpYWimDrh3FYkvbMMF87I34nF17ytwWljcifjI%3D&reserved=0].   If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.     RESPONSIBILITIES   What you’ll be doing   In this role, you'll work in the Data Platforms Engineering team, utilising cutting-edge Cloud technology within Microsoft Azure to enhance our Enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. Using tools such as Databricks, Python, and Terraform, you'll design and develop key platform functionality and data analytics solutions. Expect a hands-on experience where you'll contribute significantly to our daily operations, making a tangible impact with your expertise.   In this position, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our data platforms and processes. Your responsibilities will encompass building robust code to underpin our platforms and implementing ETL processes to streamline data movement. Crucially, you'll be tasked with optimising data pipelines to enhance the performance of reporting tools and dashboards.   Automation will be a key focus, as you'll leverage your expertise to automate routine data processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing overall efficiency. Ensuring data security and compliance standards are upheld is paramount, guaranteeing that data is handled securely and in alignment with relevant regulations. You'll also be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation across all development efforts, facilitating knowledge transfer, making the onboarding process easier for new team members.     About you   As a minimum you will have:     • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including setting up and optimising data infrastructure • Familiarity with modern data engineering stack tools, including PySpark / Databricks, for building and managing data pipelines • Expertise in Python programming for data manipulation, automation, and tool development • Proficiency in DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) to ensure efficient code and deployment management  • Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to support data platform development • Understanding of modern development practices – Agile • Experience in functional and non-functional testing • Previous success in designing and implementing ETL processes using industry best practices • Ability to automate routine data processes using scripting and automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort   Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:   • Feel what customers feel • We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind • Say it straight • We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand • Push for better • We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development • Get it done • We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes   You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these. QUALIFICATIONS   The extras you’ll get   There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:   * 25 days holiday, pro rata • Access to private medical insurance • A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement • Access to an annual performance-related bonus • Training and development to help you progress your career • A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme • Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death • Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness • Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year      Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society   We forge our own path at Nationwide.   As a mutual, we’re owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don’t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.   If you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you’re one of us.   At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community, we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.   We are purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.     What to do next   If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.    We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.   Keeping your data and personal information confidential is important to us. To find out more about how we use and process your data, please read our Privacy policy [https://nationwide-jobs.co.uk/privacy].   If you want to find out more about using AI in our recruitment process, please read more here [https://nationwide-jobs.co.uk/help-and-support].     Disability Confident    We’re not just guided by data, we’re driven by the real experiences of our people. We’re a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader, the highest level.    That’s why we’re constantly evolving our policies and practices to make sure everyone feels genuinely supported, valued, and empowered to champion inclusion. Whatever your needs, we’re here to support you. If you need any additional support throughout your application journey, email our team at Recruitment Support [Recruitment.Support@nationwide-jobs.co.uk].      Apply safely with Nationwide   Recruitment scams can look convincing, so take a moment to check the role is listed on our official careers site and read our guidance on Don’t be conned by a job scam. [https://www.nationwide.co.uk/news-and-stories/job-scams/]   Please note that should you be successful in securing this role, the job title on our internal systems will be Engineer E2.

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