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Data Engineer

Yorkshire Building Society
West Yorkshire
9 months ago
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Job Description

As our next Data Engineer you’ll provide data technical solutions to meet the wide-ranging needs of data-users across the business, from analysing data and user requirements, to design, build, and implement the running of reliable, resilient data products. You’ll join a likeminded team in our Leeds based Technology Operations function.

You’ll need an inquisitive mind and be able to deliver data integrations between systems and think about how that data may be used downstream in analytical teams, or how it may impact our regulatory reporting team.

Working with our data analyst and designers you will deliver and design data solutions that can support more than one analysis use case or team.

What You’ll Do

Take responsibility for the design, development, test and implementation of solutions to integrate new and existing systems ensuring they adhere to development standards and meet requirements. Learn all about YBS data and how it used to service our customer to our best abilities but also how it’s used to run our business Support those services in live. Collaborate with Architects, Analysts, and Product Owners to perform impact analysis on requirements and designs. Work closely with the business and Project Manager/Owners to define scope, timescales, and quality metrics to deliver data products across YBS identifying where products can be reused to speed up delivery of data driven decisions. Support development of the capability and capacity of team and/or service resources to drive sustained commercial success. Contribute to good housekeeping practices for the maintenance of data including de-commissioning unused data products. Participate in and lead peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing. Report on the progress of work allocated, in the manner required for that delivery, which can be waterfall or agile.

Skills Required

Hands on technical experience of an enterprise ETL tools i.e. SAP BODS, ODI, SSIS etc. Understanding and proven experience in the principles of Infrastructure and data warehouse (DWH) design, dimensional, relational modelling and BI delivery using Enterprise ETL and BI software. Understanding of physical database implementation technologies i.e. Oracle, SQL Server Complete administration duties with regards to our technologies, e.g. SAP BODS, SAS Strong stakeholder engagement and management abilities including senior stakeholders Excellent time management and work prioritization skills Understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be applied to solve new challenges more effectively. Understanding of data profiling and how that impacts your code Knowledge and understanding of software development methodologies Knowledge of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions Awareness of Data Cleansing, Data Quality and Data Governance tools and methods. Understand what the Data directorates vision and how you can help achieve that

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this. 

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.Bonus. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,

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