Overview

Operational Engineer x 2 - Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS

Contract: 6 month initial

Rate: £500 to £530 per day - Inside IR35

Location: Hybrid working from Telford

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and deployment of data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS.
• Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services that support business intelligence and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust data solutions.
• Champion Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of sprints and continuous improvement.
• Drive DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are upheld across all solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Key Skills

• SAS 9.4 (DI), SAS Viya 3.x (SAS Studio, VA, VI)
• Platform LSF, Jira, Platform Support
• GIT
• Strong expertise in ETL tools: Pentaho, Talend
• Experience with data virtualization using Denodo
• Proficiency in SAS for data analytics and reporting
• Oracle (good to have)
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities

Key Qualifications

• Proven track record of data projects and teams
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus