Senior Data Engineering Manager
Apply locations: Skipton, England Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR2413 Hours:
Full time Permanent role - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Hybrid working from Skipton Head Office Closing Date:
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. You’ll be joining our rapidly expanding Engineering team, where you'll collaborate with talented Data and Software Engineers and engage closely with stakeholders throughout our Technology function and wider business. Your role is pivotal in driving our innovative solutions forward, aligning with our ambitious change agenda. Together, you'll help shape the organisation's future by pushing boundaries, and transforming ideas into reality. Join us in this journey of growth, creativity, and collaboration as we set new benchmarks in data engineering excellence. Your contribution is key to our shared success. What’s In It For You? Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including: Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? As a subject matter expert, a key responsibility of this role is to coach and mentor a team of Data Engineers. The role will require a level of ‘hands on’ activity to embed modern data engineering practices in the team. There will also be a requirement to oversee architectural designs and principles, ensuring these are implemented effectively by the engineering team. These key components coupled with excellent communication skills to provide direction for the Engineering team will mean activity is aligned to the overall objectives of the Department. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. Using Agile techniques, you will regularly deliver incremental enhancements to our products. You will actively participate in design and code reviews, providing direction and mentoring to others. You will do this working in a collaborative, trusting environment, one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers and colleagues. What Do We Need From You? Our ideal candidate will have: Relevant Azure certifications; Azure Data Engineer Associate Ability to oversee architectural designs and principles, ensuring these are implemented effectively Competent in Agile working methodology and delivering change Experienced in the design and development of business intelligence infrastructure utilising cloud and data warehousing (SQL) technology Excellent leadership - gaining the trust and respect of own team and Senior management Experienced people/line manager with proven record of leadership and coaching outcomes, resulting in a highly motivated, focused team Ability to interpret corporate direction and identify implications for the Department Experience of business case creation, benefit identification, planning and management Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us as we continue to support our members and represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions - supporting an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to bring their true selves to Skipton. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
talentacquisition@skipton.co.uk .
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Apply locations: Skipton, England Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR2413 Hours:
Full time Permanent role - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Hybrid working from Skipton Head Office Closing Date:
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. You’ll be joining our rapidly expanding Engineering team, where you'll collaborate with talented Data and Software Engineers and engage closely with stakeholders throughout our Technology function and wider business. Your role is pivotal in driving our innovative solutions forward, aligning with our ambitious change agenda. Together, you'll help shape the organisation's future by pushing boundaries, and transforming ideas into reality. Join us in this journey of growth, creativity, and collaboration as we set new benchmarks in data engineering excellence. Your contribution is key to our shared success. What’s In It For You? Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including: Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? As a subject matter expert, a key responsibility of this role is to coach and mentor a team of Data Engineers. The role will require a level of ‘hands on’ activity to embed modern data engineering practices in the team. There will also be a requirement to oversee architectural designs and principles, ensuring these are implemented effectively by the engineering team. These key components coupled with excellent communication skills to provide direction for the Engineering team will mean activity is aligned to the overall objectives of the Department. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. Using Agile techniques, you will regularly deliver incremental enhancements to our products. You will actively participate in design and code reviews, providing direction and mentoring to others. You will do this working in a collaborative, trusting environment, one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers and colleagues. What Do We Need From You? Our ideal candidate will have: Relevant Azure certifications; Azure Data Engineer Associate Ability to oversee architectural designs and principles, ensuring these are implemented effectively Competent in Agile working methodology and delivering change Experienced in the design and development of business intelligence infrastructure utilising cloud and data warehousing (SQL) technology Excellent leadership - gaining the trust and respect of own team and Senior management Experienced people/line manager with proven record of leadership and coaching outcomes, resulting in a highly motivated, focused team Ability to interpret corporate direction and identify implications for the Department Experience of business case creation, benefit identification, planning and management Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us as we continue to support our members and represent the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions - supporting an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to bring their true selves to Skipton. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
talentacquisition@skipton.co.uk .
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