Technical Architect

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At easyJet, we're proud to be the number one low cost airline in the UK; and Luton is where it all started some 20 years ago. Since then we have reinvented European air travel. That took innovation, energy, digital disruption and persistence. We're always looking ahead, being inventive and finding new ways to deliver for our customers. That's generation easyJet.

What's the role?

With a large investment into a Hadoop big data platform and with a huge amount of interesting data this is the chance for you to come and be part of an exciting transformation in the way we store, analyse and use data in a fast paced organisation.

You will join as a Technical Architect providing technical leadership to a data engineering team. You will play a major role in adhering to big data best practices whilst building and maintaining reliable data pipelines and products across a range of exciting projects. Bringing a wealth of technical experience in big data platforms combined with excellent skills in development. This role will support the business on the journey from a greenfield big data estate to a mature data lead organisation.

What we're looking for:

* Familiarity in a Unix environment and comfortable with shell-scripting, competent hands-on experience with Spark, Python, Hive, Impala.

* Stakeholder management skills at leadership level.

* Take ownership of solutions and have experience in presenting them at architecture boards.

* Worked with a combination of cloud based Big data technologies (HDFS, Spark, Hive, Impala, Kudu, Python, Oozie, Flume, Kafka) and (OLTP and Data Warehousing) - within SQL server or other RDBMS's. (SQL server).

* Methodical, logical and flexible in approach, you will have gained significant experience as a Technical Architect

* Up to date knowledge of data and analytical technical domain.

* Good understanding of software best practices, including design principles & patterns, security and performance.

* Ability to explain complex technical information in business terms.

* Experience of working in a technology-based role and interfacing to a varied number of internal and external stakeholders

* Airline/retail experience

* Knowledge of analysis and development techniques e.g. SCRUM, Agile & Waterfall

What's the deal?

At easyJet, our goal is to inspire a whole generation of travellers to say "yes" to new experiences and opportunities. Our people are at the heart of our success and we think it's important that we share the benefits of our success with them. Travel perks, individually tailored benefits, bonuses linked to both your and the company's performance - you'll enjoy it all here.

This is a vibrant place to work. Our pace makes us exciting. Join us and you'll share in the fun.

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