Senior SQL Specialist

• Job Description Summary
  
  Applies business requirements and knowledge of software development lifecycles to design, produce and guide the development of complex software solutions.
  
  Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:
  - Demonstrates significant knowledge of a single or multiple technologies and advises on design, development and implementation
  - Advances tools and applications by producing clean and efficient code and reviews others' code when required
  - Handles own workload and promotes an inclusive and open culture
  - Demonstrates depth of knowledge and expertise in software development and is regarded as the SME in their domain. Develops knowledge of other domains to understand linkages and dependencies
  - Understands the tech strategy and culture, and how they impact own work as well as adjacent teams
  - Oversees the design work and planning for user journeys ensuring the achieve the desired objectives
  - Supports the creation of solutions for Epics and the associated implementation tasks
  - Adapts existing patterns to develop robust solutions
  - Develops understanding of LSEG's commercial direction and how technology is forming a part of this
  - Completes the delivery of given tasks with some guidance and oversight
  - Builds strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, growing network and collaborating with own team and colleagues in other domains. Communicates complex information clearly to relevant audiences
  - Takes initiative to develop knowledge in technology products and tools through on the job learning, certifications and projects.
  
  Qualifications & Experience:
  - Professional qualification or equivalent
  - Significant knowledge of at least one programming language
  - Moderate experience in a Software development and delivery role
  - Moderate experience of multiple development technologies and knowledge of when patterns are appropriate and solutions are anti-patterns
  - Some experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, delivery management, and / or Emerging Technology and Governance
  - Some stakeholder management experience.

• LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.
  
  Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
  
  LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.
  
  Key Functions and Responsibilities
  
  As a SQL Specialist in Index Technology the individual will be responsible for data modelling, optimisation and business intelligence reporting in Power BI. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business collaborators to gain deep understanding of complex user journeys, workflows and data interactions involved in the Index business lifecycle to craft outstanding user interfaces using modern UI technologies.
  
  This role reports to the Engineering Lead and will work with both internal and external index business collaborators and various technology teams involving UI engineers/developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts.
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we strive to deliver innovative products. You will be a self-starter who will be part of an empowered agile team working on key Index Platforms which adopts cutting edge technologies and AWS cloud-native architecture.
  
  If you're looking for a new challenge where you can stretch and develop your technical skills this could be the opportunity for you. We'd love to hear from you!
  
  Role Responsibilities
  • Responsible for proactively managing the current and future capacity of the platforms
  • Develop process and procedures to perform current volume assessment and forecasting
  • Have a good understanding of managing costs for production systems and recommend efficiencies
  • Implements new/improved software development processes and best practices, as required by group or departmental Heads
  • Ensures the developer community has the technical skills required to deliver in-line with long-term plans
  • Contribute to the CI/CD development
  Minimum Requirements
  • Expert knowledge of SQL Server and Business Intelligence tools like Power Bi, Tableau
  • Strong experience in database development in SQL Server along with optimizations is a must-have
  • Prior experience of integrating Power BI with multiple platforms using REST API, integrating into Angular UIs etc is required
  • Significant experience in software development methodologies and Agile based delivery
  • Extensive experience in CI\CD tools & automation required
  • Good experience in multi-tier solutions required
  • Good experience in AWS or Azure preferred
  • Some experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, Delivery Management, and/or Emerging Technology and Governance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  Advantageous Experience:
  • Financial markets experience
  Type of Person
  • Articulate, energetic person able to work alone or as part of a team
  • Excellent attention to detail but an ability to think laterally to solve business problems
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Creative, results driven, self-motivated, and solutions oriented
  • Demonstrates a can-do attitude, exhibits self-confidence
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience of managing or influencing key decision makers
  • Able to establish credibility quickly

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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