Senior Data Engineer (Ab Initio)

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer of large-scale data solutions using Ab Initio. You will join a team delivering a transformative cloud hosted data platform for a key Version 1 customer.  

You will have a proven track record as a senior/self-starting data engineer in implementing data ingestion and transformation pipelines for large scale organisations. We are seeking someone with deep technical skills in a variety of technologies, specifically Ab Initio services, to play an important role in developing and delivering early proofs of concept and production implementation. 

You will ideally have experience in building solutions using a variety of ETL tools including Ab Initio & AWS services, and a proven track record in delivering high quality work to tight deadlines. 

• Experience in a team-focused environment within Ab Initio specifically in the Real time messaging component of Ab Initio. 
• experience with Data structure, AWS Or other cloud platforms, scripting language like Python, Shell scripting etc., as well as job-specific technical skills. Additional relevant skills in cloud technologies like Handoop, UNIX, Linux 
• A Bachelor or Master degree in a computational field (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or in a related quantitative discipline) 
• Proven experience applying domain driven design to build complex business applications. 
• Deep understanding of multidimensionality of data, data curation and data quality, such as traceability, security, performance latency and correctness across supply and demand processes 
• In-depth knowledge of relational and columnar SQL databases, including database design 
• General knowledge of business processes, data flows and the quantitative models that generate or consume data 
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work with subject matter experts to extract critical business concepts 
• Independent thinker, willing to engage, challenge or learn 
• Ability to stay commercially focused and to always push for quantifiable commercial impact 
• Strong work ethic, a sense of ownership and urgency 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and communicate complex ideas in a simple manner 

Qualifications

• Direct experience of building data solution using AWS services and Ab Initio. 
• Hands on experience designing and delivering solutions using the using Ab Initio including real time streaming. 
• Experience building data warehouse solutions using ETL / ELT tools such as Ab Initio, AWS Glue, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Talend. 
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, etc. 
• Expertise in data modelling, data warehouse design and data lake concepts and practices. 
• Financial Services industry experience 

Additional Information

Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices  Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh or London. 
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. 

Laura Cowan

laura.bickerstaff@version1.com

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