3096 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Educated to degree level or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience in database or data engineering roles.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions (preferably in Azure).
- Expert-level SQL and database design (normalisation, indexing, query optimisation).
- Strong experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, etc.
- Experience with Python, PySpark, or Scala for data processing.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
- Experience with Data lake, Data warehouse and Medallion architectures.
- Understanding of API integrations and streaming technologies (event hub).
- Version control (Git), Agile Delivery, and DevOps best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative mindset with mentoring capabilities.
- Relevant certifications are advantageous (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure).
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain high-performance data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage using modern data tools and frameworks.
- Develop scalable solutions for structured and unstructured data across hybrid environments (on-premises databases and cloud).
- Maintain and implement data warehousing solutions and manage large-scale data storage systems (e.g. Microsoft Fabric).
- Build and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, PySpark notebooks and database objects to ensure data performance and reliability.
- Migrate and modernise legacy databases to cloud-based architectures.
- Administer, monitor, and optimise database systems (e.g. SQL Server).
- Ensure high availability, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for critical databases.
- Manage databases security, access control, and compliance with data governance policies.
- Automate routine database tasks using scripts or DevOps tooling.
- Architect and implement cloud data solutions using services such as Azure Data Factory or Azure Data Lake.
- Integrate data from various cloud and on-premises sources into unified analytical platforms.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage CI/CD pipelines for data workloads.
- Develop and enforce data validation, cleansing, and quality monitoring processes.
- Ensure adherence to GDPR and other data privacy regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Data Governance and Compliance teams to implement data stewardship practices.
- Mentor junior data engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Partner with business teams to translate requirements into technical data solutions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud, data engineering, and database management.
Description
At Conferma, we are a global payment technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in virtual payments. Established in 2005 and recently acquired by Sabre with further investment from Mastercard, we have evolved into the worlds largest payments platform for virtual cards, connecting with over 90 commercial card partners, 400 travel management companies, and 150 travel technology partners. We foster a collaborative work environment filled with passionate individuals and strive to empower our team members for success. Our Senior Database & Cloud Data Engineer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions across various environments, playing a crucial role in modernising our data infrastructure. This position is based in a location that is conducive to an engaging work culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes flexibility, personal development, and wellness.
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