Data Systems Engineer – Smart Metering Project

Project Context :

About the role

We are looking for a Technical Operations & Data Systems Engineer to support the technical and digital infrastructure of our smart metering operations in Tashkent.

The role sits at the intersection of data, automation, operational systems and IT infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the data-processing tools and applications used by the operational teams, while progressively taking responsibility for the monitoring and first-level administration of an on-premise Smart Meter Management System.

The position is particularly suited to a technically curious person who enjoys solving problems, understanding how systems work, automating repetitive tasks and working closely with operational teams.

Key responsibilities

1. Data processing, ETL & automation

• Maintain and improve existing Python-based data processing and ETL pipelines.
• Develop Python scripts and automation tools to support operational processes.
• Perform data cleaning, transformation, validation and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures and data-processing routines.
• Monitor automated data-processing workflows and investigate failures.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive operational activities.
• Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and data-processing issues.
• Ensure the reliability and quality of operational datasets.

2. Operational applications & business intelligence

• Maintain and provide technical support for existing Python-based web applications and internal tools.
• Investigate application errors and implement fixes or improvements.
• Develop new features and functionalities according to operational requirements.
• Support Power BI dashboards, datasets and data refresh processes.
• Ensure that operational dashboards and reporting tools receive reliable and up-to-date data.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation for applications, data flows and operational tools.

3. Smart Meter Management System & on-premise infrastructure

• Participate in the deployment of the Smart Meter Management System on the company's on-premise infrastructure.
• Work alongside the software vendor during the implementation, configuration and training phases.
• Monitor the availability and health of the application and associated services.
• Perform basic server administration and system maintenance activities.
• Execute predefined operational and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor application and server logs and identify potential issues.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of application and infrastructure incidents.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the software vendor or appropriate IT teams.
• Support backup, recovery and system maintenance procedures.
• Develop and maintain documentation covering the system architecture, operational procedures and troubleshooting steps.
• Monitor the fleet of deployed gateways

4. Technical support to operations

• Provide technical support to operational teams using digital tools and applications.
• Investigate incidents and identify the root cause of technical or data-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, software vendors and other technical stakeholders when required.
• Provide guidance and basic training to users on internal tools and systems.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve the reliability, efficiency and automation of operational processes.
• Test and troubleshoot any smart metering equipment

Required skills & experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a technical role involving data, software development, automation, IT systems or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Python.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of ETL/data-processing concepts.
• Basic understanding of web applications and APIs.
• Basic knowledge of server administration and operating systems.
• Ability to read and understand application and system logs.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience with Power BI or another BI platform is an advantage.
• Experience with Git/version control is an advantage.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server is an advantage.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically curious and willing to understand how systems work rather than simply following procedures.
• Comfortable troubleshooting problems independently.
• Analytical and methodical when investigating incidents.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Comfortable working with operational teams and translating operational problems into technical solutions.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Able to learn new software platforms and technologies quickly.
• Comfortable documenting processes and technical solutions.
• Willing to take ownership of systems and follow issues through to resolution
• Fluent in Russian, English and Uzbek

What would be an advantage

Experience with any of the following would be considered a strong advantage:

• Smart metering or utility operations
• AMR / AMI systems
• IoT platforms
• Linux administration
• On-premise application deployment
• French speaking