Interface Analyst and Junior DBA

Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the IT Team at KINTO UK as an IT Support Specialist. You will be responsible for maintaining data interfaces, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a customer-focused approach. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Bonus earning potential

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Great pension scheme

Private Medical Cover

Life assurance scheme

Discounts on retailers

Hybrid working policy

Free onsite car parking

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical skills with SQL Server and SSIS knowledge.
• Ability to develop and implement technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing interface/connector inventory.
• Perform technical analysis to solve issues with interfaces.
• Lead implementation of new data interfaces.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

SQL Server

SSIS

Job description

A bit about the IT Team: In addition to Information Security the IT Team in KINTO UK fulfil numerous responsibilities including provisioning a Service Desk, Infrastructure and Applications Support, a complex Data Warehouse, Software Development, Project Management, Change Management and Testing/QA. We work in close partnership with colleagues across the KINTO Business functions, other Teams within the broader Toyota family and a range of Third-Party Service providers.

This role will be working for KINTO-UK Ltd which is a Mobility Brand owned by the Toyota Group, offices located in Portsmouth. KINTO-UK share their HR function with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in the UK, however the job being advertised will not be working directly for Toyota Financial Services.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing Miles interface/connector inventory (for example: CCS Interface, Mileage uploads, Mazda Contract Loader)
• Monitor interface/connector performance and batch runs
• Perform technical analysis to problem solve issues with interfaces
• Communicate with 3rd party vendors for other systems connecting to the application
• Define the solution design for new data interfaces
• Lead the implementation of new data interfaces through oversight or development as needed
• Ensure unit testing and system integration testing is completed
• Ensure IT security and compliance standards are met
• Assist the Development DBA to maintain and stabilise existing database requirements
• Monitor daily data loads, troubleshoot issues and restart any failed loads
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical solutions that meet stakeholder's needs
• Strong technical skills with an ability to perform technical tasks whilst being able to relate these to business requirements
• Experience managing work with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable knowledge of SQL Server relational databases and SSIS packages
• Knowledge of CSV, XML, JSON, Web Services, Rest APIs, SFTP and general encryption techniques and technologies
• Strong analytical & conceptual thinking abilities
• Excellent IT skills and ability to assess documents and systems for conformity to internal and external standards. Familiarity with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection
• Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Attributes and Behaviours

• Self-starter with an analytical mind and natural problem solver
• Natural relationship builder with the skills to influence and be a trusted business advisor
• Willingness to represent the IT/IS team as a key contact for the business in relation to security incidents & guidance
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative, without supervision, and as part of a team
• Confident and proficient in all relevant areas of information security advice and support
• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of presentation and reporting
• Flexible approach to working hours due to the need to respond to security incidents quickly at short notice
• A strong customer focus
• Resourceful and resilient
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Can cope well under pressure
• Adept at Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
• Excellent collaboration skills
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Bonus earning potential
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Great pension scheme starting at employee (EE) contribution of 4% with an employer (ER) contribution of 11%. This can flex up to 6% EE contribution and 15% ER contribution
• Company Car Scheme following passing of probation
• Private Medical Cover
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts on different retailers
• Wellbeing hour each month
• Discounts on Toyota & Lexus cars
• Volunteer Days
• Wellbeing events
• Employee assistance programmes
• Free fruit in the office
• Free onsite car parking
• Working Hours 37.5 per week Monday - Friday
• Hybrid working policy 2 days from home each week should you want to
  
  

KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who is excited by the opportunity of joining us and will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Our Recruitment Process:

At KINTO we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, which is a national standard that ensures our processes are accessible to all.

Everyone is unique, and that means what works for some may not work for everyone. When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview
• Organising a time and location that best suits you
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview
• We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis, so please let us know how we can support you to be your best self
  
  

On the job training will be provided, we recognise we all learn differently, and we want to ensure that our training will suit your learning style. We are open to talking to you about how we can make learning your new role in the most positive way.