Senior Data Engineering

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Description

Position at Apexon

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies - in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences - to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centres) across four continents.

We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL

Your impact:

As part of Firm's digital strategy, there is a multi-year re-platforming of the Loans front-to-back flows for systematic capture of loan data and integrated workflows across businesses and control side to manage risk, achieve the highest level of data quality for external and internal reporting, and help business growth and scalability. One of the key deliverables to meet this strategy is building an Enterprise Data Model for Loans. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an ability to understand the breadth and intricacies of the Loans business, combined with a technically ability to model the Loan Product in detail adhering to the highest standards for enterprise model architecture design.

How will you fulfil your potential:

• Learn the methodology and mechanics of the Loans business across all businesses within Apexon
• Participate in design discussions and reviews to shape the evolution of the enterprise loans data model.
• Develop and ensure our data models adhere to enterprise data architecture standards.
• Drive, shape and champion data modelling within the organization
• Support and educate our clients in their use of the enterprise loans data model
• Manage data dictionaries and create quality control checks to ensure related data held in any stores across the organization can be held to the highest quality control
• Design, implement and maintain refiners to transform raw data in our Data Lake into the enterprise loan data model
• Ensure data transforms/refinement adhere to enterprise software development standards and testing methodology.
• Drive the adoption of enterprise data technologies to improve the reliability and scalability of implemented solutions.
• Forge strong relationships with our clients Operations, Trading, Sales, Bankers as well as other engineering teams to develop and enhance our systems and processes.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and techniques in the areas data collection and analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with data modelling, data analytics and business intelligence
• Good scripting/programming ability in one or more languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Broad knowledge of financial products and markets
• Give evidence of being a strong team player, collaborating with others within and across teams
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to express relevant, technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Think ahead, anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find alternative solutions and identify clear objectives
• Ability to see the big picture and effectively analyze complex issues
• Strong technical ability, willing to learn and evolve your skills with advances in Technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data warehousing, and the development of physical and logical models.
• Experience with test-driven development and unit testing.
• Familiarity with SCRUM or similar agile discipline is preferred.
• Experience in financial modelling using CDM, FPML, Rosetta DSL.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred or other professional qualifications.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexer, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

• Up to 10% bonus (based on company and personal performance).
• An employer pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
• Access to Yu Life wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel loan scheme
• A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount
• Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications