Senior Data Operations Engineer

VanRath; Belfast; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Operations Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping a new data operations function. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to collaborate with skilled teams and deliver robust data solutions that drive business growth and transformation. You will design modern data architectures, develop automated data pipelines, and ensure the stability and performance of a next-generation data platform. With excellent career progression and a competitive salary package, this role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to make an impact in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced SQL experience with various databases.
• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated, high-performance data pipelines.
• Implement data quality controls ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Quality Management

Cloud DW/ETL Solutions

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

DBT

PowerShell

Job description

Data Operations Engineer
Location: Remote (UK or Ireland based)
Salary: Highly competitive

VANRATH is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading, innovative global payments company for the role of Data Operations Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and build a new Data Operations function, playing a central role in delivering modern data capabilities that will drive business growth and transformation.
This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to work alongside highly skilled and collaborative teams - delivering robust, scalable data solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Role

In this role, you will design and deploy modern data architectures that deliver high-value insights from a wide range of data sources. You'll collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (engineers, analysts, product managers) to ensure the stability, performance, and quality of a next-generation data platform - supporting critical business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and develop automated, high-performance data pipelines and transformation processes
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  Implement and maintain data quality controls, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness
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  Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and platform performance, ensuring high availability
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  Lead Level 1 and 2 support; coordinate Level 3 support with internal teams
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  Automate operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work
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  Develop operational playbooks, standards, and best practices for data management
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  Support users across the business in accessing and utilising the data platform
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  Implement and maintain integrations between cloud and on-premises data services
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  Recommend long-term solutions to improve platform stability and supportability
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  Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in data operations and business processes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
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  5+ years of advanced SQL experience (Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.)
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  3+ years of experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
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  3+ years of experience with data quality management and issue resolution
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  2+ years of experience with cloud DW/ETL solutions (e.g., Snowflake, DBT)
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  Experience in Agile delivery environments
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  Strong understanding of cloud concepts and data platform infrastructure
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  Experience with automation, testing and monitoring of data platforms
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  Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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  Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
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  Proactive and self-motivated, with a track record of owning deliverables end-to-end

What's on Offer?

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  Fully remote working (UK/Ireland)
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  Opportunity to build and shape a new enterprise-grade data operations function
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  Collaborative and innovative team environment
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  Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development
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  Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?
To find out more or to apply, contact VANRATH today for a confidential conversation.