Overview

Our client is looking for a couple of Operational Engineers on a six month initial contract, working two days a week onsite in Telford and the rest working from home. This role is Inside IR35.

Key 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.
• 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.

Security & Compliance

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take up to a minimum of 10 weeks.

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