Data Services Team Lead

A hands on role leading & co-ordinating the day-to-day activities of a team of data engineers.

Ensuring efficient delivery of TFSUKs curated data. Actively participating in the prioritisation of work, projects & pipeline management. Supporting and contribution to the development of team members and the function, to deliver first class data solutions.

A very technical role, this position would be a great opportunity for an experienced Developer who would like to move into a managerial / team lead role.

This is a hands on position, where you will be required to be advanced in all areas of the following:

• High level SQL
• Oracle databases
• Must have strong ETL experience to extract, transform and load
• Experienced in carrying out Data Integration / ETL Data transformation
• Very strong Excel - Macros, V/X look-ups, Pivot Tables
• Experience / Knowledge of SFTP and API (Application Programming Interfaces)
• Someone who is also able to analyse outside of SQL
• Someone who can motivate and challenge the team

Responsibilities:
Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager - Data Services & BI, you will deliver TFSUK's data warehouse, key projects and reporting needs, responsible for the following:

• Line management of team of experienced Data Engineers
• Workload management [changes / break fix / testing / releases]
• Work with Manager, BI Manager and 'Bus. Tech' to prioritise work
• Develop high-quality data & data warehousing solutions
• Working with DPO & ISO to protect TFSUK /customers data
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards / best practice

Requirements
Experience:
Essential:

• SQL / Oracle
• ETL / Informatica
• Data Warehouse methodology
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable:

• Financial Services or Motor Experience
• Consumer Duty (Highly desirable)
• Regulated industry
• People management experiences
• Additional data skills (Python / APIs)

The Individual:
To succeed in this role, you will need to display the following attributes / behaviours:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work cross functions / depts
• Ability to prioritise and flex to changing business needs
• Agree, define and work to scope
• Define and work to timelines
• Growth mindset and desire to work outside your comfort area
• Keen interest in new technologies
• Ability to translate business requirements to technical requirements

Benefits
At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) it is more than just an externally bench-marked salary and bonus, we also offer:

• Hybrid working pattern is 2 days in the office and 3 days from a location of your choice
• Access to attractive car schemes for you (& your family) for Toyota & Lexus cars
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution)
• Generous annual leave of 25 days which increases with service and holiday purchase option
• Private Medical Healthcare (single, partner/spouse and dependent children) with Digital GP Service
• Group Income Protection cover with Aviva including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eye tests
• Onsite gym, Sports and Social Club, & flu jabs to keep you healthy
• Wellbeing hour each month and many more initiatives throughout the year to encourage a healthy mind and body, and to raise awareness and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion
• Dress for your day policy to make you feel comfortable at work
• Eco HQ, free parking & restaurant
• Two volunteering days per year
• Reward gateway voucher discounts
• Flexible working scheme and we welcome flexible working conversations at interview
• Regular 121s with your manager, a personal development review (PReview) each quarter
• A wide range of learning & development opportunities including Linked In Learning courses
• £250 contribution towards you learning something new outside of work
• Annual events (e.g., summer party, BBQ & Xmas party) including Countdown to Christmas events every December - it is so much fun

Our Recruitment Process
At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you meet the minimum criteria for this role and wish to apply under the DC scheme, you may be moved forward to the next stage. Please ensure to add this information into your application.

When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to be meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview
• Organising a time and location that best suits you
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis to support you to be your best self.