Associate Data Engineer - Maternity Cover

About Euromonitor:

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

• 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.

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our Values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity

We look for candidates who are curious about the world

We feel that as a community, we’re stronger together

We seek to enable people to feel empowered

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity

International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we communicate across our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.

Hardworking and sociable: our staff know how to work hard and know also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference: We believe that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It gives all new starters a donation amount on joining us which they can give to a charity of their choice.

It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights.

Excellent benefits: we offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances, hybrid working and, in many offices, a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our Managers and Directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.