Senior Data Engineer/Azure BI Specialist

Our client in the banking sector is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer/Azure BI Specialist to join the Finance Technology Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Procurement Technology applications, delivering data engineering solutions, business intelligence reporting, cloud-based analytics and production support within a SAFe Agile environment.

The role combines Run-the-Bank (RTB) support and Change-the-Bank (CTB) initiatives, ensuring the stability, optimisation and continuous improvement of procurement technology platforms and data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support (Run the Bank)

• Provide application and production support for Procurement Technology solutions.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve incidents, defects and production issues.
• Monitor applications and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and data solutions.
• Execute changes in accordance with Change and Release Management processes.
• Write and optimise SQL queries and database scripts.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing and execution.
• Ensure compliance with audit, governance and security requirements.
• Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to internal teams.

Solution Delivery (Change the Bank)

• Analyse business and user requirements.
• Design and develop scalable data and reporting solutions.
• Build, enhance and maintain data warehouse and business intelligence platforms.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes and data integration solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Perform code optimisation and quality assurance reviews.
• Conduct component and integration testing.
• Plan and execute deployment, migration and cutover activities.
• Provide technical leadership and best-practice guidance on data architecture and cloud technologies.

Agile Delivery

• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies including:
• PI Planning
• Daily Stand-ups
• Scrum of Scrums
• System Demos
• Inspect and Adapt Workshops
• Provide accurate effort estimates and delivery plans.
• Own and deliver assigned sprint and program increment objectives.
• Communicate progress, risks and blockers to stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

Data Engineering & BI

• SQL Server
• T-SQL Development
• SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
• SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)
• SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services)
• Data Warehousing
• Data Modelling
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence Development
• Power BI
• Power Pivot (Excel)

Development

• C#
• Database Development and Optimisation
• Query Performance Tuning

Cloud Technologies

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Azure Data Services
• Azure Fabric/Microsoft Fabric
• Cloud Engineering Concepts

Required Certifications

The following certifications are highly advantageous:

• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
• DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Experience Required

• 5years of experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Data Warehouse Development.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise-scale applications in a production environment.
• Experience working within Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies.
• Experience delivering cloud-based data and analytics solutions using Azure.
• Banking or financial services experience will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within Agile teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment