Data Developer Team Lead

Cardiff
10 months ago
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IntaPeople are working exclusively with a well-known Welsh based educational sector client who due to internal growth require an experienced data focussed developer to join their digital and data function. You will be responsible for leading the data team and the implementation of new and existing data solutions that’s used by a range of internal and external stakeholders.

As part of the wider organisations digital function, you will work collaborate with other developers and the solutions delivery team to ensure the delivery of company wide data software projects are priority.

With this being a large organisation, they’re technology estate is fairly broad but we’re looking to speak with candidate who have skills in areas such as;

Technical skills;

Database technologies such as MySQL, NoSQL and Postgres

Data Analysis

Data modelling

Data Warehousing

PowerBI and Tableau

Having knowledge or experience with development technologies such as Python, R, JavaScript and cloud services would be highly desirable.

Working with the wider team, you will also be responsible for establishing and maintain Data governance standards and best practices which the organisation adheres too. Mentoring and coaching your team members to ensure their professional development is at the forefront of the team which is monitored across the teams SLA’s.

What you’ll get in return;

A progressive starting salary of between £46,100 - £49,250 depending on your experience

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas > NewYear closure

True flexible working between the hours of 7:00 am > 7:00 pm (across 36.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working – This role is based on site in Cardiff 1 day per week

Free onsite parking

Strong pension scheme

Working for a registered charity

The opportunity to contribute to local & national educational services 

A highly rewarding environment

Career stability in a thriving sector

For more information please call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now

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