Data Engineer

MS Amlin; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment management firm is seeking a Data Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role, based in London and operating in a hybrid model, requires a strong background in Data Engineering with specific experience in asset management. You will assist in the creation of automated solutions that enhance business processes and contribute to the technical evolution of the organization. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of relevant experience and expertise in technologies like Microsoft .NET, SQL Server, and Power BI. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private Medical cover

Flex Fund of £1,000

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Architecture.
• Experience within an asset management organization.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft .NET and SQL Server.
• Proficient in a programming language (C#, Python, Java).
• Good understanding of Investment products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing technical solutions for data processes.
• Work with business to understand legacy processes.
• Support teams with manual processes and technical issues.
• Develop automated solutions according to standards.
• Document processes for ongoing support and audits.

Skills

Data Engineering

Microsoft .NET

SQL Server

Power BI

Excel

C#

Python

Java

Azure DevOps

Job description

Data Engineer – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

London based – Full time / Hybrid (2 / 3 days a week)

MS Amlin Investment Management Ltd (MS AIML)

Please note, Asset Management industry experience is required for this role.

Effectively work as a member in the new data and technology team, within MS AIML Operations, to assist in the implementation of technical solutions. You will play an integral part within the team to contribute to the evolution of the organisation’s technical environment through systems development and automation of the current business processes, to facilitate future business growth.

This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for technology with the desire to develop the key skills required to thrive in an Investment Management department in a large global organisation. The role will initially involve the transformation of existing manual processes, through automation, using contemporary development tools. The technology stack is, principally but not limited to, Microsoft Azure, C#, .NET, and SQL server.

What you will spend your time doing :

• Work closely with the business to understand how the legacy (mainly Excel-based) processes operate.
• Support various teams with the running of the manual processes by resolving technical issues, running a monthly maintenance procedure, and building enhancements, as necessary.
• Develop and rollout an automated solutions in accordance with the technical standards set by the DevOps Manager.
• Work with the business analyst to capture the requirements of an automated solution.
• Develop the data structures and calculation engine in the data warehouse (SQL Server).
• Work with a .NET developer to specify and develop the GUIs where required and maintain going forward.
• Developing enhancements to the data platform to meet the business needs.
• Produce high-quality documentation to enable on-going support and audits.
• Work with our strategic data partners to source data as and when needed.

You are going to enjoy this job if you also…

• are interested in improving the working lives of others by providing effective business solutions.
• enjoy working together with others to solve problems.
• have a strong interest in asset management, especially the systems involved.

What you will need :

• 5 years of experience within Data Engineering and / or Data Architecture environments.
• Experience of working in an information and performance team within an asset management organisation
• Advanced experience using Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET Core), SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), web and database development, automation and reporting using Power BI and Excel including VBA.
• Expert in at least one programming language like C#, Python, Java including JavaScript along with any exposure to one or more of Azure DevOps (Pipelines, CI / CD) and GIT.
• Good understanding of Investment products.

What you can expect from us :

• Holiday : 28 days core annual leave, and you can buy up to 5 days
• Pension : A minimum 2% employee contribution plus 7% MS Amlin contribution (9%) up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution plus 13% MS Amlin contribution (18%)
• Private Medical : cover for yourself. Family members / dependants can be added
• Flex Fund : £1,000 (pro-rated based on start date) to spend on flexible benefits
• Life Assurance : 5x annualised base salary

Each one of us is unique because of our backgrounds, what we have learned so far and how we express that. Establishing an inclusive attitude helps us, organisationally, to ‘think outside the box’ because it calls on that diverse range of ideas, perspectives and lived experiences.

We commit to continuing our work towards a more diverse and inclusive future by recognising that our business, our teams and every colleague has a part to play in driving the positive change we all want to see.

Our values demonstrate our commitment to providing an environment in which each and every colleague is respected for who they are and what they can contribute to the business, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion / faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, socio-economic background, sex or age.

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