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8 Million Stories are one of the UK’s fastest growing agencies and boast a client roster that includes BBC World Service, General Mills, Tesco Bank, Visit Britain, Royal London, Blackcircles.com and Glenfiddich. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong background in big data and databases to join our dynamic team.
They will be responsible for developing and optimizing our web applications, ensuring high performance, and integrating our platforms with various databases to support our big data initiatives. This will not only contain internal as well as external client projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with MySQL and BigQuery databases to store, retrieve, and manipulate large datasets efficiently.
* Implement and maintain PHP back-end services for data processing and integration.
* Leverage big data technologies to analyze large volumes of data, identify trends, and generate insights.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
* Ensure code quality, organization, and automatization.
* Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in big data, databases, and web development.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in developing and optimizing web applications for big data analysis.
* Solid understanding of big data technologies and best practices.
* Experience with cloud services, particularly in data storage and computing (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
* Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
What Else You Might Need:
* Knowledge of data visualization tools for presenting data insights.
* Commercial acumen.
* Experience with additional database technologies for handling different types of data structures.
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling.
* Negotiable salary based on experience.
* Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
* Access to Plumm Health platform for mental wellness.
* Flexible work from home.
* Monthly social activities.
* All employees are carbon offset through Ecologi platform.
* Casual dress in office.
Please note, we expect all staff to live within a commutable distance of our Edinburgh office and to work from our HQ at least 2 days per week.
Please note we do not wish to be contacted by job boards or recruitment agencies for this role.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Advertising Services
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