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Data Engineer FTC

RSM UK Group LLP.
Preston
6 days ago
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Overview

This data engineer will be responsible for the successful delivery of key software and business change projects. The pace of innovation within RSM is increasing all the time and this has created the need for additional skills within the firm in to support new business critical platforms. The role is fundamental to supporting and advancing RSMs Workday journey. The role will involve implementation, configuration, and support of Workday integrations.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate on the design and development of high-quality data pipelines utilizing Microsoft Azure and other sources to enrich the Workday platform.
  • Utilise experience of the Workday platform to integrate the application within the wider data and business environment.
  • Translate business process requirements into technical implementations to support new working practices.
  • Understand how to optimize data retrieval, storage and accessibility for users and data professionals.
  • Generate thorough and high-quality solution documentation including source-to-target mappings.
  • Work closely with information and data architects to develop adaptive, scalable solutions, providing users with timely, accurate, high-quality data.
  • Develop, construct, test and maintain architectures aligned with business requirements.
  • Actively identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality.
  • Write scripts and code to ensure the processes perform accurately and optimally.
  • Ongoing maintenance of published solutions and provide regular helpdesk support.
  • The preferred candidate will bring the ability to focus on getting the job done, maintaining a view of the business benefits, and proving resilient in the face of obstacles.
Qualifications & Desirable Skills
  • This role is in an agile team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders so excellent communication skills are essential. The right candidate will be experienced in the development of varied, large complex data-centric projects. They should bring demonstrable experience of delivering against requirements and specifications as well as the technical delivery, as well as the ability to iteratively improve solutions based on evolving business requirements. Excellent problem solver - demonstrable experience of developing solutions to resolve business challenges.
  • Experience of integrating data into the Workday platform from a range of data sources, with a focus on low latency processes.
  • Demonstrate successful facilitation and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate the ability to construct repeatable and configurable pipelines to support business and technology evolution.
  • Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
  • Knowledge of Workday implementation tools (Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, and Prism).
  • Workday Integrations Certified, with a minimum of 1 year's experience on projects.
  • Experience of working and delivering projects within an Agile methodology.
  • Azure deployments.
  • Broad business and technology understanding and a good awareness of industry trends in both HR and HR technology.

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client\'s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That\'s why we\'re working together to ensure our firm\'s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.


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