Data Platform Engineer (Operational Support)

On-site in Milton Keynes·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Connells Group

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Our summary

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Friday 27 November
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience and Skills Required:

Experience of Microsoft Fabric
Experience of managing SQL Server
Demonstrable experience in similar relevant technical roles
Experience of incident resolution, requests, changes and problem-solving activities delivered to agreed SLAs
Experience of implementing Cloud Technologies
Good team communication, with experiences in sharing and presenting new ideas and approaches with the team
Willingness to learn, adopt and advance best-practices, procedures and qualitative standards
Can operate in a complex environment under pressure
Able to operate both with legacy and current technology
Analytically minded and a strong attention to detail

Nice to have

Experience of GitHub, Git Actions, Terraform, Platform as Code and Zero Trust architectures
Experience of advanced tools for operational monitoring
Ability to operate and influence at all levels within the organisation
Experience of tools for Alerting and Monitoring
Cloud Cost Monitoring and reporting
STEM degree/ postgraduate qualification

What We Offer

Aviva Digicare + workplace / Car leasing and cycle to work scheme
Colleague discount scheme / Perks at work / Gym discounts
Life assurance / Workplace pension scheme
Collaborative agile environment
Ongoing professional development

The role

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You will play a key role in delivering the Connells Group Fabric Data Platform, including design, capacity, management and configuration management responsibilities. The role also supports the business objectives and strategy through the delivery of secure, supportable and scalable cloud data platforms.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:

Support and maintain the Connells Group Fabric Data Platform.
Monitor platform health, performance, availability, and capacity.
Undertake platform capacity management
Maintain the Data Platform for all Connells users, managing critical downtime and risk of disruption.
Assist with cloud cost optimisation.
To undertake root cause analysis and resolution of incidents.
To undertake applicable out-of-hours support as required for operational running.

Team Roles and Responsibilities:

Use of Agile methodologies for platform development
Deliver Platform as Code
Work within the Cloud Platform design pattern to implement technical and financial observability
Support projects where appropriate
Collaborating with other members of the team.

How you'll work

We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one day per week in our Milton Keynes office.

About Connells Group

Industry: Real Estate

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Additional information

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

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