SQL Server Developer with SSIS and SSRS

Our Client is a bank based in Central London looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years of solid expertise in SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high-quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments.
• Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring.
• Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms.
• Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS.
• Analyse issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e., CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle.
• Understand 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 full development life-cycle.
• Build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new fields and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment.
• Build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units.
• Build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS.
• Integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e., ODBC, ADO.net.
• Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard housekeeping procedures.
• Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with the Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry.
• Utilise web services to integrate cutting-edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation.
• Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle.
• 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.
• 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 escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department.
• 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.
• Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct.
• 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.
• MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to a high level of proficiency - Essential.
• C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Software analysis and design good practice.
• Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling.
• Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball).

Additional Information:

• The position is based in Central London, and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week.
• Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship.
• The salary for this position is in the range £60K - £75K.
• Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.