Huq is a research business that measures real-world consumer trends using mobility data. The company is in an exciting phase - currently growing at a rate well in excess of 100% per year.
We build products based upon large volumes of geospatial data and are looking for a talented data engineer to join our positive and energetic team. Our primary processing pipeline is written in Python using Apache Beam and running on Google DataFlow. You should be comfortable with writing code that can run in a distributed environment and have an excellent grasp of the fundamentals of computer science. Beyond this, there are a lot of opportunities to work on various ways of modeling data, extracting insights and engaging in R&D and building tooling.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is highly efficient, passionate and thoughtful as it is these attributes that we prize the most. You will be comfortable working in an organisation that is rapidly growing and evolving. You will be hungry to learn new things, both technical and conceptual. You will love writing code in a test-driven environment that is highly efficient, maintainable and predictable and a desire to be challenged by difficult problems is essential. Your voice will be instrumental in the development decisions made within the team, so you should be ready to bring a wide range of knowledge about available and emerging tools, methods and technologies.
Essential skills:
- Python
- TDD
- Linux
Desirable skills: Data Pipelinine
Benefits
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office and home working.
We are a talented team of highly capable individuals looking to build the best products on the market. Our culture is one of working hard and with single-minded purpose, not one that maintains a regime of long hours. We prioritise quality and strive for excellence and efficiency. We are always looking to adopt the best possible technologies and run with low technical debt and little attachment to legacy code or infrastructure. Our working environment is friendly, focused and supportive - we work hard but we have fun too.
We support and value the personal and professional development of our employees creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment for all. We provide options, pension, professional training budget and wellbeing allowance.
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