Data Services Engineer

Conferma Didsbury, United Kingdom Platform Services

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Company Description

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world's largest payments platform for virtual cards.

We've engineered connectivity to over 80 of the world's best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey - and seeing how far we can go, together!

Position

Data Services Engineer at Conferma is responsible for:

Enhancing and maintaining the Conferma Data Platforms

As a data specialist you will support in the maintenance and deployment of Conferma application & services at a data layer.This includes a combination of Microsoft SQL databases, batch file data & Microsoft Fabric data lakes. You will possess excellent troubleshooting skills and demonstrate the ability to make key technical decisions to ensure confidentiality, integrity & security of all platform data sets.

Systems Analyst responsibilities:

• Providing internal and external technical support for Conferma data platforms, working closely with L1-3 support teams.
• Working inside the Conferma SQL release pipeline to ensure consistency & reliability of product enhancements through non-production & production environments, including undertaking code reviews and approvals prior to release.
• Collaborating alongside the DBA function to assess proposed changes to platform data transformations & structures considering efficiency of SQL execution and overall database performance
• Undertake project workstreams on data platform enhancements
• Monitoring resource metrics, proactively identifying potential problems and remediating with minimal customer impact
• Working with the product development and platform engineering teams to enable customer solutions underpinned by cloud-first technologies
• Maintain documentation of the data Conferma data landscape

Requirements

You have:

• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft SQL including working with SSIS & SSRS, Python & cloud native data tools
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL and file data storage in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Exposure to Azure DevOps and SQL release pipelines, including an understanding of software development lifecycle
• An understanding of encryption and handling of cryptography artefacts
• Overall 3+ years' experience working in an application support/data engineering role
• Foundational experience writing automation in PowerShell
• Experience with Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric would be advantageous

You have:

• Great at problem solving with a key attention to detail
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritising within a fast-paced environment
• Able to pick up new skills and concepts quickly

Other information

Compensation

Salary & Bonus: Dependent on experience, and skills

Benefits at Conferma

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost
• 33 days paid annual leave to allow you to focus on what's important to you outside of work
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.