At Ripjar, we are making the world more secure using technology. Our platform enables organisations and governments to prevent financial crime and other illegal activities.

This is a great time to join a growing group of highly talented technologists and data scientists who are designing products that solve real world issues and are changing the way criminal activities are detected and prevented.

Team mission:

Our engineering team builds software that makes the world a safer place. We work collectively to use technology, creativity and engineering best practice to solve problems that nobody else can.

What you'll be doing:

The talented Data Engineer will join the team that is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data-intensive systems and processing pipelines, operating on large volume datasets.

Key Skills:

• Develop, test, and support data-intensive software products and processing pipelines.
• Play an integral role in the ongoing design and improvement of Ripjar’s large-scale data processing systems.
• Work closely with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers to use data more effectively, and to launch new models into production.
• Work with the Delivery team to provide second and third line support to our customers
• Collaborate with other technical teams to support the efficient analysis of data at scale

The successful candidate should have these skills:

We recognise that demonstrable skills in all these technologies is not easy to find. Don’t let that stop you from applying! We can work in partnership to identify your strengths and provide you with the training necessary to fill any gaps.

• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, preferably Python.
• Experience implementing and supporting data-intensive systems and data processing pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Linux as a development/deployment environment.
• Experience with PySpark, Hadoop or other Big Data technologies.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Why we think you’ll love it here

• Base Salary up to £65,000 per year DOE

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Fully remote working option for employees
• Company Share Scheme
• Private Family Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company contributions to your pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• The latest tech including a top of the range MacBook Pro
• Offices in Cheltenham, London and Bristol
• For those working remotely, financial assistance will be available to help set up your home office
• There is a well-stocked pantry with food, snacks and drinks when in the office