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Senior Developer – Data Platforms

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A leading Financial Services consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join their data platforms team, who work across a wide range of critical business projects. You'll need to be someone that takes pride in writing highly maintainable code and delivering results to a highly successful business.  

Based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow (max requirement of 2 days a week in the office), this role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative platforms and processes, which empower data-driven decision-making across an enterprise level consulting business! 

This organisation has one of the largest number of assets that I am aware of in the UK, so you'll get an incredible opportunity to design and write code, across many, many, mission critical applications. Our client is committed to using the latest technologies, including the most up-to-date Microsoft tools on Azure, to foster a collaborative and cutting-edge work environment. I know that sounds buzz wordy, but unlike many others that just say it, this business really delivers on it! 

What's in it for you?
You will play a pivotal role in modernizing many key business solutions, leading to the company's broader data strategy.

Modernize existing business solutions, through reverse engineering and rearchitecting for Azure.
Design and implement systems that effectively handle large data volumes and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
They also encourage continued learning and pays for relevant certifications
Key requirements as Senior Developer: 

Proven experience designing and developing data-driven C# .NET applications.
Familiarity with integrating various data sources such as SQL databases, MongoDB, and CosmosDB.
Comfortable working with time series and numeric data, while ensuring data integrity.
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to engage constructively in mixed-discipline teams.
Ideally, experience with BI visualization tools like Power BI or similar, and exposure to R or Python.
The ideal Senior Developer:

Passionate about leveraging technology, specifically within the Microsoft development stack and Azure Cloud.
Self-motivated and eager to learn, sharing knowledge with peers to foster a growth-oriented environment.
You'll be an excellent communicator, who builds lasting relationships across all levels of a business.
On top of a strong salary, this role also offers a great benefits package, including profit share bonus, 7.5% pension employer contribution, and many more perks designed to support your professional and personal well-being! 

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where your ideas and contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are excited about the opportunity to thrive in a progressive environment and contribute to cutting-edge data solutions, this is the role for you! 

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