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Specific Technology Specialist
About the job Specific Technology Specialist
Specific Technology Specialist - 10 Month Contract
Key Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Development
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
- Develop ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
Data Integration and Management
- Integrate data from multiple sources to create a unified data environment.
- Ensure data quality and consistency across different systems.
Performance Optimization
- Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Implement best practices for data storage and retrieval.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration.
Troubleshooting and Support
- Identify and resolve data-related issues and discrepancies.
- Provide support for data-related queries and requests.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering and ETL development.
- Extensive experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines.
- Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Oracle, and other database technologies.
- Exposure to Cloud Technology (Azure).
- Exposure to Ab Initio.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or R.
- Knowledge of data governance and security practices.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Consulting and Deployment
- Consult and provide advice on the use of specific technology.
- Address the company's needs by deploying, supporting, and configuring the specific technology.
- Develop solutions using in-depth knowledge of the technology.
- Ensure ongoing availability within SLA requirements.
Technology Optimization and Utilization
- Maximize exploitation of the technology features across multiple business initiatives.
- Identify further opportunities for the use of the technology.
- Maintain up-to-date landscape views and technical guidelines for the implementation of the specific technology.
Strategic Alignment and Design
- Participate in design forums, project forums, user groups, and RFPs.
- Design optimal technical solutions aligned with the company's technology standards.
- Document and maintain relevant standards and technology roadmaps in alignment with strategic IT policies and procedures.
- Ensure implementation of solutions aligns with best practices.
Research and Development
- Participate in R&D related to specific technology.
- Ensure alignment with emerging technologies and assess their impact on company technologies.
- Conduct proofs of technology and concepts, providing recommendations.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with vendors related to specific technologies.
- Present the exploitation and impact of the technology to stakeholders.
- Provide problem-solving support for high-impact incidents.
- Obtain buy-in for developing new or enhanced processes to improve stakeholder business functions.
- Become a trusted consultant by providing accurate information and acknowledging limitations.
Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship
- Share knowledge and industry trends with the team to enable skilling and corrective actions.
- Contribute to the development of curricula for stakeholders.
- Grow the profession through technical mentoring and reviewing vendor training offerings.
- Ensure the continuity of the technical specialist pipeline.
Company Vision and Culture
- Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in company culture-building initiatives, business strategies, and CSI.
- Understand and embrace the company's vision and values, leading by example.
- Review systems, processes, services, and solutions to ensure alignment with business strategy and values.
Industry Participation
- Attend technology-specific industry forums and present technical papers.
- Stay abreast of developments in the field to ensure personal and professional growth.
Additional Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and methodologies.
- Present any technology changes or impacts to stakeholders.
- Expand intellectual property beyond own technology specialty.