Data Engineer - Microsoft / SQL

Data Engineer - SQL

My client based in the Swindon has recently launched a new data strategy which will transform the way the it thinks about, values and manages its data. As part of this new strategy the data & analytics community, and more specifically, the data solutions team has a number of exciting new roles to help deliver on the promises of reducing the number of legacy data stores, simplifying the architectural landscape and treating data as a valued asset.

This role offers remote working options within the UK, post COVID there will be a need to visit Swindon up to 3 x per month

Delivering on this strategy is one of the key responsibilities of the Data Solutions team, which is part of the wider Data & Analytics community. With that in mind, we are currently looking for experienced Microsoft Data Engineers who have experience of working on data warehousing and business intelligence projects using the Microsoft stack.

The Role

This role will focus on delivering data solutions onto our new Microsoft data platform. These solutions will encompass everything from smaller tactical fixes which help specific colleagues / small teams, to larger strategic designs aimed at solving complex business requirements for larger teams and departments.

Who we're looking for:

Our ideal candidate would be a strong communicator who is comfortable working on their own or as part of a wider team. Technically, they have been using the Microsoft development stack to deliver business intelligence / data warehousing solutions for a number of years.

As a minimum requirement you will have the following skills:

• Strong T-SQL scripting knowledge
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Experience in designing & delivering solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio IDE
• Configuration Management in GIT / TFS
• Data Warehousing methodologies
• Experience working in Agile methodology
• Good stakeholder management skills

It would be nice if you also had:

• Exposure to report writing platforms such as Qlik, PowerBI or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience using other ETL tools such as Informatica or Talend
• Exposure to cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud / Amazon Web Services
• Python / C#
• Experience of DBA methodologies & processes
• Hadoop / Teradata / Linux scripting

If this role is of interest and you'd like more info please apply or call me on 07808 771 492

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