Database Engineer with SQL and C#

Our Client is a City based bank – looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of developing and supporting SQL and C#.

Software Development

• Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle.
• Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents.
• Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle.

Database Support

• Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements.
• Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment.
• Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues.
• Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment.
• Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages.
• Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment.
• To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net.
• Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports.
• Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures.

Sharepoint Integration

• Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry.
• Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation.

End Of Day Cycle

• Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle.
• Able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario.
• Take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner.
• Provide out of office hours support.

Risk & Regulatory Duties

• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk.
• Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies.
• Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches.
• Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and elevate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department.

Training & Competence

• Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines.
• Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role.

Conduct

• Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct.

Business Continuity

• Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree level qualified or equivalent.
• SQL Programming.
• C# Software development.

Knowledge and Skills

• C# Programming to high level of proficiency.
• Software analysis and design.
• SQL query language.
• Dimensional modelling
• Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball)

Full-Time Contract initially for 6 months – but likely to become permanent.

Salary for this position will be £55K - £60K per annum.

The Client is based in the City of London.