Our client, a multinational financial services company, currently has a job opening for a Graph Databased Development Lead.
You will lead a team that is involved in the delivery of innovative data-oriented applications and services. You will be expected to own the database design aspects of a solution to manage client data across multiple platforms. You will be a key subject matter expert (SME) for Graph databases as well as providing support and challenge to application and database developers.
You will come from a background of Graph or Multi-model database implementations and be comfortable leading a team using Agile and Iterative best practices.
As the Client Data Development Lead you will be part of a DataLab Team responsible for delivering quality database & application solutions/prototypes for the integration and exploitation of Client Data. You will be able to demonstrate structured approaches to problem solving and be able to operate in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum development environment. As a key technology SME you will be familiar with modern database trends and be expected to contribute suggestions to the DataLab Technology roadmap and technology agenda.
Responsibilities:
• Lead a small team of Data Solutions Architects, Analysts and Software Developers
• Work with the Programme Manager and Client Data Analytics Lead to set technology & solution strategy for the integration of client data across multiple sources
• Responsible for managing the development of compelling and innovative graph database solutions aligned to business requirements
• Ensure that database solutions support the Business, Advanced Analytics & MI applications and deliverables
• Oversee the system development lifecycle (SDLC), from technical requirements gathering and validation activities through to production deployment.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, developers, and end-users to deliver working solutions in an Agile and Iterative manner.
• Develop & Deliver a database technology roadmap, including continual improvement and adoption of new database technologies.
• Provide coaching/mentoring to team members on all aspects
• Participate in DataLab Management Team Initiatives and Agenda Setting
Skills and Qualifications:
• Proven solutions development experience across Database and Big Data technologies over 8 years Senior level Applied knowledge of: Graph Database development (Neo4j, Titan)
• Multi-model Database development (Virtuoso, Blazegraph)
• Good knowledge of existing Linked Datasets and Endpoints.
• Working understanding of Graph theory.
• Quickly comprehend how linked data can be applied to Banking Datasets or show examples of similar deployments in other industries.
• Agile and iterative delivery best practices (Scrum, Kanban, EssUP/RUP)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Education/Certification:
• Educated to degree level (or overseas equivalent)
• Formal database certifications or proven experience to equivalent level.
• Candidate will be:
• Capable of motivating and inspiring a team across multiple levels of experience
• A creative technologist passionate about data and information
• Innovative, creative, articulate and able to work directly with a broad range of stake holders
• Able to demonstrate examples of previous successful deliveries and a track record in providing insight and innovation through the application of leading edge database technologies.
If you believe you, or somebody you know, could be the right person for this job, please do not hesitate to contact Stephen Waters on 016621000
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