Senior Technical Specialist - Data Integration

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist for Data Integration. This role involves refining data integration platforms on Azure and managing system integrations. Candidates should have strong experience in data integration, knowledge of Azure services, and an understanding of DevOps principles. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits that support your wellbeing and family.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar data integration or development role.
• Experience in well-architected solutions using Azure Integration Services.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps for automating integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement integration standards for SSEN Transmission.
• Lead a team to configure software systems and ensure data exchange.
• Document solutions and facilitate cross-skilling across the team.

Skills

Data integration

Azure Integration Services

DevOps principles

API management

Data-centric programming (e.g., .Net, Python)

Tools

Azure DataFactory

Logic Apps

Service Bus

Job description

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Base Location:Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow, Inverness

Salary: £61,620 - £75,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As SSEN Transmission expands and refines it's IT Service portfolio there is an ever increasing demand for system and data integration. The Senior Technical Specialist - Data Integration role will be a key role in managing and refining our position with this demand in mind. The role will play an integral part in refining Transmission's data integration platform on Azure and facilitate far greater integrations to be created in our portfolio, leading to more centralised control of our key data sets. Some of the responsibilities for this role are defined below:

You will

• Define, refine and implement integration standards in support of SSEN Transmission business services.
• Lead a team to Integrate and configure various software systems to work together, ensuring data is properly exchanged and utilized. Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure integrations meet technical and business requirements.
• Ensure that the solutions are aligned with data governance policies, compliance requirements, and best practices for cloud architecture (working closely with our Cloud Engineering team).
• Perform analyses of varied source and target systems and their data models as well as the data contained therein to facilitate effective data extraction, data transformation, and data loading from legacy systems to go forward systems.
• Maintaining precise and accurate documentation of solutions and supporting cross-skilling across the wider team.

You have

• Solid experience in a similar data integration / development type role.
• Experience of creating well architected solutions, leveraging Azure Integration Services such as Azure DataFactory (ADF), Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management, Logic Apps, Event Grid, App Insights, Log Analytics etc.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices for automating integration deployment, testing and operation. Including pipelines, version control and configuration management.
• You'll have strong knowledge in integration design, development and management of APIs, Web Services (REST/SOAP), messaging protocols and data formats.
• Ideally some development experience with data-centric languages such as .Net and Python.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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