Data Platform Administrator

At Evri we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone.  Here at Evri we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Evri, to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow.  We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are. 

We are looking for a Data Platform Administrator to be responsible for the configuration, management, and maintenance of Evri’s data platform infrastructure, ensuring that it operates smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Primarily working on our Databricks Common Data Platform.

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere, and that’s how we approach our talent development. We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, striving to do the best for our customers and clients. If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

You will be accountable for:

• Data Platform Setup & Configuration: Configuring and maintaining the Databricks platform inline with best practice standards.
• Platform Management: Managing the lifecycle of the data platform, including updates and performance optimization. Ensure that all components of the data platform are running efficiently and securely.
• Data Integration & Pipelines: Collaborating with data engineers to build, monitor, and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing data in the platform. Integrating data from various sources, ensuring timely availability for analytics and reporting.
• Security & Access Control: Supporting in the implementation and maintenance of security protocols, including data encryption, user access controls, and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR). Ensuring secure access and usage of the data platform by various internal and external stakeholders.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Managing data backup and recovery processes to ensure data is safely backed up and recoverable in case of system failures or disasters. Implement disaster recovery strategies to minimize data loss and downtime.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring platform performance, availability, and health. Proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, system issues, and errors. Troubleshooting and resolving any data platform issues that impact data availability or quality.
• Optimization & Performance Tuning: Analysing platform performance and optimising esource usage, storage, and query performance. Ensuring the platform can scale efficiently as data volumes grow and user demands increase.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all aspects of the data platform, including architecture, configurations, and processes. Prepare regular reports on platform health, performance, and usage for management.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with data scientists, data analysts, and business units to understand data needs and ensure the platform is meeting their requirements. Collaborating with IT teams to ensure seamless integration with other internal systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data platforms and management. Continuously evaluating new tools, technologies, and best practices to improve the platform’s efficiency, security, and scalability.

To be successful in this role you will require the following…

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in data engineering
• Proficiency in Python programming, including PySpark
• Advanced SQL skills
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building ETL pipelines using SQL and Python
• Experience with databricks is preferred
• Familiarity with ETL orchestration tools

Why Work Here?

We’re constantly looking at ways to become a more inclusive and diverse employer, and our benefits package is important to us. Here’s some of what we currently offer:  

• Flexible working; work from home, or in the office – whatever suits you. You can also choose your working pattern
• Bonus of up to 15% if you really push the boundaries
• 26 days + bank holidays, as well as an option to buy and sell up to 5 days holidays
• Career progression framework; map out your next steps in your career 
• Pension; 3% employer contribution on top of what you choose to commit yourself 
• A range of discounts from our clients 
• We also have a range of flexible benefits such as additional life assurance, critical life insurances and others to choose from 

In addition to this, Evri have recently launched a fantastic new benefit which allows employees to request to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.