Data Engineer
- Hands-on SQL and data integration role within a specialist financial technology business
- SSIS, ETL and data warehousing focus across a fast-paced engineering team
- Lisburn based, full-time
- Salary £50,000 to £60,000
- UK work authorisation required
About the Company
Our client is a specialist financial technology business providing data and outsourcing services to clients across the UK and beyond. With a close-knit, technically strong team and a clear focus on data quality and integration, this is a business where skilled SQL and data engineering professionals can make a tangible impact.
The Role
A hands-on Data Integration and SQL Development role. You will play a key part in delivering a major client migration from a legacy system onto the core database platform, ensuring continuity of service throughout. Alongside project delivery, you will support day-to-day data engineering tasks and collaborate closely with internal teams and client organisations to move large volumes of data across platforms with the highest levels of integrity. This role suits someone who is technically sharp, highly organised and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the migration of a major client from a legacy system to the core database platform
- Design and build integration solutions in SSIS from multiple source file types including Excel, .txt and .xml
- Write SQL code to update, insert and retrieve data to meet project and ad-hoc business needs
- Automate existing processes and document changes clearly and accurately
- Contribute to database architecture design to ensure solutions meet client requirements
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Reporting Analysts and Data Scientists to implement database changes safely
- Support day-to-day data engineering tasks to allow other specialists to focus on project-critical work
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on data integration and transformation projects
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of SQL programming for relational databases, including complex multi-table queries
- Proven experience developing data integration solutions using SSIS
- Experience working with XML data files and corresponding XSD files
- Knowledge of database design concepts, T-SQL and automated file handling techniques
- Experience delivering process automation within a data environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical requirements to non-technical audiences
- UK work authorisation
Desirable:
- Experience with R, Python or C# scripting
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau or SSRS
- Background in financial services or working with corporate clients in a time-sensitive environment
- Experience automating file transfers via SSIS and client SFTPs
Why Apply?
- Salary of £50,000 to £60,000
- Technically interesting role with real project ownership and variety
- Close-knit, collaborative Data Engineering team within a specialist fintech environment
- Lisburn based with a business that takes data quality and client delivery seriously
Interested?
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, connect with Justin Donaldson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.
