Database Engineer

Job Description

Position: Database Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deliver new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments.
2. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms.
3. Act as the primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing.
4. Support budgeting and financial planning processes for the Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements.
5. Understand and conduct front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment.
6. Debug and analyze errors and anomalies within the Hyperion system as raised by Finance and correct any issues.
7. Liaise with Finance daily to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment.
8. Build data flows within the SQL environment using SSIS packages.
9. Introduce new fields and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment.
10. Integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net.
11. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports.
12. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and utilize house-keeping procedures.
13. Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with the Equation system to introduce automation of processes.
14. Utilize web services to integrate cutting-edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation.
15. Provide second and third level support for in-house programs during the end of day cycle.
16. Analyze and rectify any problems raised independently or in a team scenario.
17. Take ownership of problems and deliver solutions in a timely manner.
18. Provide out of office hours support.

Risk & Regulatory Duties:

1. Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies.
2. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance promptly.
3. Accurately execute all controls to minimize risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches.
4. Identify new risks/control gaps and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department.

Training & Competence:

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

Conduct:

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

Business Continuity:

Fulfill all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organizational or departmental specific plans.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Degree level qualified or equivalent.
2. SQL Programming.
3. C# Software development.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. C# Programming to a high level of proficiency.
2. Software analysis and design.
3. SQL query language.
4. Dimensional modeling.
5. Data warehouse design concepts (Inmon or Kimball).

Company Information:

The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2-year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K.

Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary and availability.