Data Services Team Lead

The Midland; West Carr; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data services company in the UK is seeking a Data Services Team Lead to manage a team responsible for ETL processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Microsoft SSIS and SQL, with experience in Azure DevOps. Responsibilities include overseeing data projects, mentoring juniors, and ensuring quality delivery. The role offers a discretionary bonus, pension contributions, and health cover within a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

10% employer pension contribution

Health cover

Discounted gym memberships

Hybrid working allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SSIS/SSRS/SSAS or similar technology.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data quality and cleansing techniques.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar source control.
• Knowledge of REST/SOAP Web Services and ability to troubleshoot, tune, and optimise ETL packages.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate business specifications into efficient technical designs.
• Develop and test ETL solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Line manage and develop a team of skilled data developers.
• Oversee the delivery of complex data projects from design to release.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management.

Skills

Microsoft SSIS

SQL

Data Quality

ETL Packages Optimization

Communication Skills

REST/SOAP Web Services

Agile Methodologies

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Degree in IT related discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps

C&R Debt Manager platform

Power BI

Job description

Wescot Credit Services Limited is seeking a Data Services Team Lead. The role involves managing a small team of data developers responsible for the extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) of data for the company and the support/management of the company’s Data Warehouse. The position requires a strong background in Microsoft SSIS, SAP Data Services, and custom C# load programs, and will contribute to a major core system migration.

Responsibilities

• Translate business specifications into efficient technical designs.
• Develop and test ETL solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Document technical designs and operational procedures.
• Ensure service delivery across BAU and program work.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Line manage and develop a team of skilled data developers.
• Oversee the delivery of complex data projects from design to release.
• Estimate resource requirements and collaborate with Project Managers and Business Analysts.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management and manage risks and issues.
• Support project resource scheduling and capacity planning.

Position Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of SSIS/SSRS/SSAS or similar technology.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data quality and cleansing techniques.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar source control.
• Knowledge of REST/SOAP Web Services and ability to troubleshoot, tune, and optimise ETL packages.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching junior staff and strong communication/documentation skills.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• Educated to degree level in an IT related discipline; financial services experience a plus.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of the C&R Debt Manager platform.
• Experience with automated unit testing (MS Test/NUnit/Xunit).
• XML, JSON, SAP ETL, Power Query/Power Data/Power BI, Event Sourcing.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 4 x salary life insurance
• Health cover
• Annual leave scheme that grows with length of service
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to eyecare voucher and cycle to work schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Hybrid working allowance

Diversity & Inclusion

Wescot Credit Services values diverse talent and encourages a culture that includes everyone.

Background Check

• All successful candidates will undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check. Candidates with a CCJ, IVA, or bankruptcy on their credit file, or who do not have full right to work in the UK, will not be considered for interview.