Jobs in Wakefield, Grande-Bretagne

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.

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.

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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

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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

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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.