Senior Data Engineer

nCino
City of London
3 months ago
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Overview

nCino offers exciting career opportunities for individuals who want to join the worldwide leader in cloud banking.

Leads planning, designing, development and testing of simple software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Guides team to support clients' project objectives. Troubleshoots client issues as they arise.

Essential Functions
  • Provide input on architectural decisions and guide team members around best practices.
  • Incorporate the automated tests into applicable tickets and mentors other members of the team on automation strategies.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and propose innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Identify opportunities & Lead proof-of-concepts to demonstrate key functionality or validate critical technical aspects.
  • Begin to consider scalability, maintainability, and best practices as the high-level design of the solution takes shape.
  • Identify potential risks and provide mitigation strategies.
  • Help choose technologies and tools used for the project.
  • Be a technologist with an understanding of a range of languages, frameworks, and tools.
  • Consistently design code that is aligned with the overall service architecture.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field and introduce new approaches and technologies.
  • Understand the data model and design of the product.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration inside and outside their team.
  • Heavily involved in Automated Testing and improves the best practices and metrics.
  • Understand adoption and release barriers to entry for the product and technology.
  • Support PM and team in developing a strategic launch and release plan with cross functional teams.
  • Promote cross-team collaboration focused on taking end to end solutions to market and supporting Go-live activities.
  • Help prioritize the system hygiene backlog, with a focus on improving both the product and the developer experience.
  • Mitigate the introduction of additional hygiene through code reviews, ensuring team members adhere to coding standards.
  • Leads the management of software dependencies, staying informed about industry updates and trends to ensure version compatibility
  • Exhibit technical mastery and proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to our technology stack.
  • Uphold the highest standards of code quality and follows industry best practices.
  • Plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Defines personal continuous learning plans and provide customized plans for junior members of the team.
  • Demonstrate expertise in independently completing complex tickets, mentor team members, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
  • Proficient understanding of ETL processes, data modeling and data integration techniques
  • Leverage AI tools and techniques to enhance software development activities, including code generation, testing, debugging, and optimization.
  • Apply AI insights to identify patterns, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall development efficiency and product quality.
  • Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities where appropriate to strengthen product functionality and user experience.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging AI trends and best practices to inform continuous learning and innovation.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of experience/proficiency or a combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in at least one major programming language
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in teams.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desired
  • Demonstrated experience with client-side JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, Knockout, etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Agile/SCRUM and TDD development methodologies
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

If you thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment, we invite you to share your passion, ideas and excitement at nCino.

nCino provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetics or other protected groups. In addition to federal law requirements, nCino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

nCino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, nCino will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at .

Our commitment to inclusion and equality includes a strong belief that the diversity of our team is instrumental to our success. We strive to create workplaces where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.


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