Data Platform Manager - Maximus

Montgomery, AL 36101

About the Job

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Data Platform Manager will coordinate projects / data processes and line manage DevOps Engineer(s). They will own the technical management and accountability for the Data Platforms used by Data & Analytics (DnA) teams in the UK.

They will also Design, configure and maintenance of effective Data platforms and data flows in collaboration with DnA and IT colleagues.

Non London - £56,600 to £61,600

London - £62,300 to £67,300

Accountable for the setup, configuration, and management of the Maximus Data platforms including capacity, security, availability, and disaster recovery plans and to ensure monitoring and maintenance activities take place.

Support the Data Architect in defining and maintaining the Data Architecture roadmap.

Monitor Data platforms and data flows and coordinate issue resolution.

Line management of DevOps Engineer(s).

Configuration of data management, visualisation, and analytical platforms in support of DnA service delivery including Azure Databricks / Delta Lake and Synapse, SQLServer, Analysis Services / PowerBI.

Put in place automated processes to reduce effort for colleagues in setup and maintenance of data platforms. Ie. use of terraform / Kubernetes.

Undertake investigation and recommendations for Data Platform Incidents. Determine the root cause and implement fixes, coordinating with other teams where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification and at least 3 years' experience working as a BI Data Platform Engineer or equivalent.

• Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines (preferably in Azure Devops but other similar tools will be considered).

• Experience in developing release processes and documentation.

• Experience in using version control tools i.e GIT.

• BI platform project experience utilising Microsoft enterprise BI stack / Azure

• Integrating tooling e.g code quality, security, test frameworks etc

• Experience of Azure Data Lake, Azure Devops and analytics components including as Data Bricks, Data Factory, Synapse and Analysis Services

• Experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining data platforms and solutions

Desirable

• Experience in working in Agile teams

Individual Competencies

Essential

• Ability to design, configure and maintain end-to-end BI platform solutions, either as a subject matter expert within a team or independently

• Ability to collaborate across BI / IT teams internally and externally to deliver projects

• Highly effective and professional communication skills when working with both team colleagues and internal / external stakeholders

• Analytical skill set with an ability to interpret requirements and advise on and implement data platform solutions

• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• Ability to work accurately under time pressure

Desirable

• Delivery of priorities to standard and deadline using a logical and commercial approach and excellent time management skills

Travel Requirements - Low travel requirements, remote work

Key Contacts & Relationships:

Internal

• DnA colleagues using data platforms to deliver our Data Services

• Agile DnA project / delivery teams

• Internal infrastructure and platform suppliers including IT

External

External data and platform suppliers: IT / DnA teams in client and supplier organisations

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

56,600.00

67,300.00

Source : Maximus