Senior Engineer, Qlik Sense - London

Fitch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Group seeks a Senior Engineer specializing in Qlik Sense to join a dynamic team in Manchester. This role involves developing and optimizing Qlik applications, managing data models, and working in an Agile environment. Candidates should have extensive Qlik experience, strong data handling skills, and a passion for technology innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Family-friendly policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Extensive experience in Qlik product suite, especially Qlik Sense and Qlik SaaS.
• Strong proficiency in data modeling and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Qlik Sense applications focusing on performance.
• Design and implement data models and ETL processes for various databases.
• Participate effectively in Agile development teams.

Skills

Qlik Sense

Qlik SaaS

Data Modeling

ETL Processes

Agile Development

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Data Security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

REST APIs

Git

JIRA

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Job description

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Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Qlik Sense out of our London office.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we're home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work in Technology" 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch?

Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Technology-and-Data/

About the Team

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Qlik Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with the Qlik product suite, particularly Qlik Sense and Qlik SaaS, and a strong background in data modeling, ETL processes, and interactive dashboards and a solid understanding of software development principles within an Agile environment.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Qlik Sense and Qlik SaaS applications with a focus on performance optimization and user engagement.
• Work with product owners and business analysts to understand business requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Design and implement data models and ETL processes to efficiently handle data from relational and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Utilize Qlik's load script and CLI for data transformation and manipulation.
• Develop Qlik extensions and mashups using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Integrate and automate processes using REST APIs and manage code with version control systems like Git.
• Ensure data security and governance by adhering to organizational policies and standards.
• Participate effectively in Agile development teams, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with additional visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau is a plus.
• Get acquainted with various domain datastores, including Oracle, MongoDB, and Appian Cloud database.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Qlik Sense and Qlik SaaS.
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and performance optimization.
• Advanced scripting skills with Qlik's load script and CLI.
• Skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and web technologies for Qlik extensions and mashups
• Knowledge of set analysis, section access, and complex expressions
• Experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience with REST APIs, GitHub, JIRA
• Experience working in Agile development teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or comparable

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Familiar with AWS services such as EC2, S3 and Data Lake
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau
• Knowledge of Qlik SaaS and Qlik Sense architecture and administration concepts.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and frameworks.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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