Data Engineer

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Data Engineer – Middleware / API

£40,000 - £45,000 P/A

X1 day per week on-site in Walsall

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer with expertise in Middleware and API development to join our clients team. As a Data Engineer, you will work closely with the Business and Solutions Team to analyse business requirements, provide accurate estimates, and develop solutions that adhere to Middleware best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Business and Solutions Team to scope out work requests and development requirements.
• Analyse business requirements, provide accurate estimates, and present solutions clearly.
• Evaluate, assess, and recommend solutions that fit with Middleware best practice.
• Develop all required documentation, prototypes, and software, working with your Peers in the Development and Solutions team.
• Lead integration development activities, working with the Solutions Team to turn the vision into reality.
• Manage development implementation, ensuring work assigned to you is completed on schedule adhering to department quality standards and processes.
• Collaborate with the Support and Test teams to ensure all solutions are fit for purpose, tested comprehensively, and supportable.
• Provide support and training for the Support team for in-house developed systems.
• Document systems and changes made clearly and thoroughly.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in middleware development and apply them to projects as appropriate.

Technical System Skills:

• Competence in contemporary Middleware platforms like Mulesoft, Azure Data Factory, and Google Apigee/Application Integration.
• Proficient in developing APIs compliant with Open API standards (version 3.1.0).
• Robust programming aptitude, with a focus on languages like Python.
• Familiarity with Middleware technologies such as ActiveMQ and pub-sub queues.
• Knowledgeable about technical principles like caching, connection pooling, threading, and transaction management.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with ETL best practices.
• Proficiency in utilising Azure DevOps and managing GIT repositories.

Interested!?! Please send your up-to-date CV to Olivia Yafai for immediate review

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