Senior Data Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Version 1 is looking for an experienced data engineer join its Managed Services team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing DWH/Data Visualisation solutions, along with data ingestion and transformation pipelines for large scale operations. We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast pace, can prioritise workload, and can work under their own initiative. You will have solid background in supporting and implementing data solutions. 

You will work within a blended team of junior engineers right up to Principal Architects and have plenty of opportunities to develop skills across the Microsoft stack. Within this team we actively encourage knowledge sharing and regularly identify gaps for training and personal progression. We currently support and implement projects for many clients across several industry sectors. This gives the opportunity to gain exposure and “hands on” experience to different technologies and platforms from on-premise solutions to Cloud.

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their existing data skills working with cutting edge technologies, in addition to the following:

• The technical ability to problem solve complex issues.
• The flexibility to move between clients, projects, technologies.
• A collaborative team member.
• Develops understanding of clients business, applications and users.
• Effectively communicate technical issues to business users.
• Ability to identify, recommend and implement continuous service improvements.
• Client facing skills.

Qualifications

• A high degree of experience across the entire Microsoft BI Stack including SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS & Power BI.
• Being able to support, create and enhance ETL solutions using Azure Data Factory.
• Knowledge of the Azure suite of resources that can enhance BI solutions such as Azure VM’s, Azure SQL Database, Log Analytics, Logic Apps, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Key Vault.
• Strong SQL Skills – the applicant must be able to write performant SQL queries and stored procedures while also being able to understand and reverse engineer issues back to the source and then applying a fix.
• Design, build and reverse engineer reports in Power BI using various data sources with a demonstrated understanding of DAX and Power Query.
• Working knowledge of other BI Tools including Qlik, Tableau & AWS Quicksight.
• Some knowledge of other database engines such as Oracle, MySQL.
• Experience with disaster recovery methods and capacity planning for both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
• Accurately estimate pieces of work both small and large and successfully execute on these estimations.
• Ability to perform some DBA tasks such as performance tuning, optimisation sizing, backups, upgrading, migrating etc.
• Knowledge of source control solutions such as Git and DevOps.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle complex change and prioritize key activities.
• Implement full lifecycle activities including, but not limited to detailed analysis, design, development, test, user acceptance test support and production implementation.
• Adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• ITIL knowledge and the ability to understand and demonstrate service management best practices.
• Some knowledge of Amazon AWS, Attunity replicate would be seen as beneficial.

Please note: We are only looking for SC Cleared candidates for this role.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.