Microsoft Data Engineer and Application Support - Expiring soon!
Posted 12/07/2024 by BES Group
Who we are in a nutshell.
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers' assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.
We have a relatively small IS team dedicated to making a significant impact on our technology organization and landscape. This team collaborates to manage data, software engineering, support and administration, CRM, cloud-based services, and more to support BES Group’s continual growth.
What will you be doing?
You will both apply and grow your skills through the delivery of data and insights to help drive change in all areas of our business. You will form a key part of the team to continually improve our Microsoft Azure based strategic data platform, from managing our integrations and wrangling data from Dynamics 365 to producing dashboards for key business decisions and supporting predictive analysis projects.
You will own the development and implementation of data and reporting solutions, integrations between applications and provide database administration working closely with our IT DevOps Team. You will do this using the latest Microsoft technologies: SQL Server Integration Services Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory and Power BI (both dashboards and paginated reports)
Taking responsibility for the successful completion of our daily data processing routines and schedules and working with the wider development team to ensure that performance is maximised and sustained while providing high availability, scalability, and optimum performance for database servers through the setup, upgrade, migration, and installation of appropriate hardware.
You will lead with other key stakeholders the development of a fit for purpose architecture to deliver high availability, scalability, and optimal environments for performant data processing which supplies our reporting and applications to required quality and SLA’s. You will undertake root cause analysis, advising remediation options and if required delivering a solution including delivering any early lifecycle support as needed.
You will work with other members of the team or directly with our business users to understand and document business requirements, evaluate options, research and propose suitable solutions. Using your stakeholder management skills to translate business requirements into design specifications.
As part of our team, you will get:
- A minimum standard starting salary from £50,000, depending on experience
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- 2 x life cover
- Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year
- Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company wide volunteering scheme
- Fundraising support for your chosen charity
We want you to be you
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
To join our team, you will need:
- Commercial experience in a BI or Data Engineering with Database Administration experience supporting multiple applications / end points
- Experience in delivery of a modern data platform using relevant technologies and services in Microsoft Azure.
- Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator; with a good understanding of database standards, end user application integrations, security protocols, development standards and support for deployments of code.
- Strong architectural understanding of standard Microsoft Stack including SQL Server Database Engine and of Microsoft Azure Database components such as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instances, and Azure Data Factory
- Expert in T-SQL including stored procedures, temp tables & CTE’s with performance tuning.
- Proficient in the development of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) solutions and Azure Data Factory
- Demonstrable experience in the use of GIT for CI/CD source control in azure across key areas of the stack
- Proficient in developing cascading, parameterized reports using SQL Server Reporting Service and report development of datasets and reporting in Microsoft Power BI
- Strong understanding of data modelling concepts
- Strong Customer focus, both internal and external with proven experience in gathering low level requirements
- Experience of interpreting and analysing complex data
- Knowledge and a proven track record in data / data quality management
- Code management & deployment tools
- Proficient in debugging, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting BI solutions.
- Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or other technical subject (desirable but not essential)
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.
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- Permanent
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- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 2255
- Job ID:
- 221990661
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