Senior Data Engineer II

TN United Kingdom; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can leverage your expertise in data management and software development. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on enhancing customer-facing applications and internal systems. You will be involved in crafting and modifying data components, ensuring seamless integration and supporting business needs through innovative database design. With a commitment to professional growth, this organization provides a supportive environment that values collaboration and adaptability. Become part of a diverse community that prioritizes well-being and career development while making a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Benefits

Financial and retirement support

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave policies

On-site wellness centers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with Agile and Cassandra.
• Strong understanding of data structures and database management.

Responsibilities

• Review data requirements and document data models for integration.
• Support management of data assets according to enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business teams for changes and implementations.

Skills

Agile

Cassandra

Data Modeling

Database Clustering

Tuning

Monitoring Tools

Innovative Thinking

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

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With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues committed to supporting our customers, communities, and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful, with benefits, programs, and flexibility to support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact. Every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, upholding our powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. We do this with integrity in an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and feels they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Role Overview

This role focuses on contributing to the crafting, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, evaluating, modifying, deploying, and documenting data components (data architecture, logical and physical data models, database objects, and database administration) that meet the needs of customer-facing applications, business applications, and internal end-user applications.

Organizational Context

Member of a data management and database development team reporting to an Engineering Director or Director of Technical Delivery.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Review data requirements, data stories, and corresponding data sources and architecture.
• Document data requirements and data models, maintaining them to ensure seamless integration into existing architectures.
• Support management of data assets according to enterprise standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Understand processing requirements including data and transaction volumes, scalability, security, and performance.
• Assist in building and improving database design and infrastructure to support business needs.
• Participate in database design reviews and testing.
• Provide production environment support for database systems.
• Collaborate closely with business and product teams for changes and implementations.
• Actively participate in agile teams, following development practices.
• Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies.
• Engage in peer reviews and work on prioritized features during sprints.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of software development experience or related experience with knowledge of Agile, Cassandra, data modeling, database clustering, tuning, and monitoring tools.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; advanced degrees preferred.

Desired Skills and Behaviors:

• Innovative thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of data structures, database management, and industry standards.
• Experience with infrastructure technologies, data analysis, and leadership qualities.

Benefits

We support our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits that promote holistic well-being, including:

• Financial and retirement support
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Parental leave policies
• On-site wellness centers and counseling support
• Career development opportunities

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful background verification, in accordance with applicable laws.