Senior Data Engineer-Price Assessments

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Manage tasks and set deadlines for own deliverables.
• Review development done by team members.
• Mentor & motivate team members.
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Project management
• Support and development of data processing systems.
• Participate in Data and systems support to Argus’ staff.
• Support and training of junior team members.
• Maintenance and development of existing systems.
• Lead development of R Shiny applications & other data engineering infrastructure needed.

What will you be doing

Due to the continued growth of the business and the importance of the data we use on a daily basis, we are currently looking for a for a sr. data engineer to join our global Data team in Mumbai.

You will work closely with internal clients of the data team to support and maintain R (incl. R Shiny), Excel and database-based processes for gathering data, calculating prices and producing the reports and data feeds. The work also involves writing robust automated processes in R.

The team supports Argus’ key business processes every day, as such you will be required to work on a shift-based rota with other members of the team supporting the business until 8pm. Typically support hours run from 10am to 7pm with each member of the team participating 2/3 times a week.

Skills and Experience

• Proven work experience as an individual contributor, with some mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Decision-making skills
• Significant recent experience of developing tools using R (incl., R Shiny applications) in a commercial (work) environment.

• Good knowledge and experience of SQL, preferably in Oracle or MySQL, including stored procedures, functions and triggers.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Unit Testing in R is required.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role and at least 3 years’ experience overall.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in visualisation techniques is desirable.
• Any experience working with energy markets and commodities data is highly desirable
• Experience developing production-grade scalable applications in R.

Attributes

• Ability to interact with non-technical people in plain language
• Innovative thinker with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Numerically proficient
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Customer service focused

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
• Group healthcare scheme
• 18 days annual leave
• 8 days of casual leave
• Extensive internal and external training

Hours

This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 19:00, with a one-hour lunch break