Contract role: Data Services Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Month
Rate: Negotiable
Location: London
13378
The Data Services Engineer will be instrumental in implementing the architecture and the engineering processes and best practices to provide data services in the public cloud. This role is responsible for all data services in public cloud including relational databases, NoSQL databases, BigData, messaging and streaming, and analytics and machine learning. The ideal candidate has experience in professional software development, designing and creating highly available cloud systems, and has the ability to implement cloud strategy. Advanced industry knowledge is key, as well as knowledge in building an engineering organization. The role requires a talented technologist with experience engaging with application developers throughout the full development life-cycle - from inception and design to deployment, operation, and iterative development.
Responsibilities
Provide relational and NoSQL databases, caching technologies, messaging and search productions in public cloudDeliver the tooling and capabilities needed to enable our cloud first strategyProvide developer-friendly cloud onboarding to new data services usersEngineer and secure data service solutions (self-managed platforms and Cloud Native) that are scalable and highly availableSupport new development and initial migration efforts from on-prem databasesDevelop, cascade and enforce engineering best practices using modern SDLC that enables CI/CD and favors automation, auditability, automated testing, infrastructure and policy as codeProvide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systemsDevelop and advocate for new cloud native solutions to undefined system needs, where no solution is available within the technical communityDrive client satisfaction by identifying and developing process improvement and automation initiatives while ensuring compliance of solutions to operations roadmap
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent experienceHands on experience developing and engineering software and consumer facing applicationsFamiliarity with Domain Driven Design and Event Driven ArchitectureExperience working with relational/NoSQL databasesExperience working in a distributed, cloud-based environment using Azure/AWS/GCP (Docker/Kubernetes)Experience in developing software using languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Ruby.Experience with Service Oriented Architecture applications and cloud-based services, preferably AWS.Experience with modern SDLC tools, branching strategies, and ability to develop and enforce CI/CD practicesExperience working with Linux/UNIX, Docker
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldFamiliarity with AWS, GCP and/or AzureYou follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies, and can intuit the fine line between promising new practice and overhyped fadSystematic problem-solving approach with excellent communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
