Dev Ops Engineer (Data Systems Tech Lead) | Leeds, UK

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Building Society is seeking a Data Systems Lead, known internally as a Dev Ops Engineer, to oversee data management services and maintain software environments. This role involves technical ownership of systems, ensuring operational excellence through proactive monitoring and upgrades, while working in a collaborative team-oriented environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

On target bonus up to 15%

Up to 11% pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Access to retail and health discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in technical maintenance of servers and software.
• Understanding of modern data management requirements.
• Skills with visualization tools and MDM tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data function software, servers, and licenses.
• Monitor server health and coordinate software upgrades.
• Collaborate with vendors and manage license access requests.

Skills

Linux commands

Apache Tomcat

Power BI

Tableau

Data Privacy tools

Data Management

Tools

Erwin Data Modeler

SAP Business Objects

MDM tools

APIs

Job description

Dev Ops Engineer (Data Systems Tech Lead)

Dev Ops Engineer (Data Systems Tech Lead)

Yorkshire Building Society Leeds, United Kingdom

We're on a journey to transform YBS into a modern, data-driven organisation. We are looking for a Data Systems Lead (internally known as DevOps Engineer) to join our Leeds and Bradford-based Enterprise Data - Technical Solutions team. As our new Data Systems Lead, you will take technical ownership and management of data function owned servers, software (on-prem and cloud), and licenses to support enterprise data management activities such as data modelling, metadata management, data lineage, master data management, BI reporting, data quality management, data provisioning, and privacy management. These include Erwin, SAP Business Objects, Data Services, SAS, and other platforms.

What you'll do

1. Own and maintain data function software, servers, and licenses, ensuring smooth operation of data management services.
2. Monitor server and software health proactively, perform routine housekeeping, and manage license access requests.
3. Serve as a liaison between software owners, IT teams, and vendors, raising support tickets and coordinating troubleshooting.
4. Coordinate and deploy upgrades, patches, hot-fixes, SSL certificates, APIs, and lead UAT activities.
5. Lead software deployment and decommissioning activities.
6. Verify data connector functionality and data lineage accuracy between data warehouses, operational data stores, and databases, with a good understanding of ETL/ELT and BI technologies.
7. Collaborate with software vendors, business owners, and users, demonstrating excellent communication skills.

About you

You should have experience or understanding in:

• Technical maintenance of servers, software, and licenses (including Linux commands, Apache Tomcat, Windows scripting).
• Applying software updates, patches, connectors, SSL certificates, APIs, etc.
• Erwin Data Modeler, SAP Business Objects, deployment of on-prem and cloud software.
• Visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• MDM tools (e.g., STIBO), Metadata Management (e.g., Erwin DI Suite), Data Privacy tools (e.g., OneTrust).
• Active Directory and LDAP integration.
• Supporting vendor relationships and support activities.
• Understanding of modern data management requirements.

About us

At YBS, we prioritize people over shareholders. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We offer flexible working options, comprehensive development opportunities, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing and future.

Our Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• On target bonus of 7%, up to 15% for exceeding targets.
• Up to 11% pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance, dental, and healthcare plans.
• Access to retail, hospitality, and health discounts via our benefits portal.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this role, click apply now to submit your application.

Questions?

Contact us at [e-mail]. Please note the closing date is 19th June.

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