Associate Data Engineer - Maternity Cover

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

As Data Engineer, you will be part of the ambitious effort in building next generation products at Euromonitor International. You will be a part of the team which creates and manages a large fleet of web crawling robots that collects data from hundreds of websites. You will learn the intricacies of modern web infrastructure, how dynamic websites work and become an expert in web crawling and scraping.

We expect you to have some experience in computer programming and to be familiar with HTML, Javascript, jQuery and CSS selectors.

We would also welcome those interested or with some experience in FMCG market research.

The key responsibilities:

• Build automated web crawling robot scripts
• Analyze websites for best crawling methods and strategies
• Maintain a fleet of web scraping robots, tune scripts for performance, troubleshoot them
• Work together with data scientists to determine the best data structures and features for extraction
• Work with our research and industry experts in defining product content strategies
• Working closely with Technology team and stakeholders to make sure the project meets business requirements

Salary range is €20,000-€23,800

Requirements:

• Understanding of HTML for web crawling purposes
• Computer programming aptitude – enjoy writing code
• Familiarity with Javascript, jQuery, CSS selectors, JSON data structures
• Analytical thinking, fast learning, good attention to details, curiosity how things work
• Good communication skills and English fluency (both oral & writing)
• Interest in market research would be an advantage

Benefits:

• International work environment with 16 offices worldwide
• Flexible hours and regular socializing events
• Corporate Social Responsibility Programme with volunteering opportunities
• Competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions
• Generous holiday allowances and hybrid working
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Equal Employment Opportunity