Data Specialist (Contract Position)

Your day at NTT DATA ** This is 6 Month Contract **

• The Data Specialist is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for the transformation of data into a structured format that can be easily analyzed in a query or report.
• This role is responsible for developing structured data sets that can be reused or complimented by other data sets and reports.
• This role analyzes the data sources and data structure and designs and develops data models to support the analytics requirements of the business which includes management / operational / predictive / data science capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Creates data models in a structured data format to enable analysis thereof.
• Designs and develops scalable extract, transformation and loading ETL packages from the business source systems and the development of ETL routines to populate data from sources,
• Participates in the transformation of object and data models into appropriate database schemas within design constraints.
• Interprets installation standards to meet project needs and produce database components as required.
• Creates test scenarios and be responsible for participating in thorough testing and validation to support the accuracy of data transformations.
• Accountable for running data migrations across different databases and applications, for example MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP and other ERP systems.
• Works across multiple IT and business teams to define and implement data table structures and data models based on requirements.
• Accountable for analysis, and development of ETL and migration documentation.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to evaluate potential data requirements.
• Accountable for the definition and management of scoping, requirements, definition, and prioritization activities for small-scale changes and assist with more complex change initiatives.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders, contributing to the recommendation of improvements in automated and non-automated components of the data tables, data queries and data models.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Seasoned knowledge of the definition and management of scoping requirements, definition and prioritization activities.
• Seasoned understanding of database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design principles and conceptual knowledge of building and maintaining physical and logical data models.
• Seasoned expertise in Microsoft Azure Data Factory, SQL Analysis Server, SAP Data Services, SAP BTP.
• Seasoned understanding of data architecture landscape between physical and logical data models
• Analytical mindset with excellent business acumen skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within the organization.
• Seasoned expert in programing languages Perl, bash, Shell Scripting, Python, etc..

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred such as SAP, Microsoft Azure etc.
• Certified Data Engineer, Certified Professional certification preferred.

Required experience

• Seasoned experience as a data engineering, data mining within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in building modern data analytics solutions that delivers insights from large and complex data sets with multi-terabyte scale.
• Seasoned experience with architecture and design of secure, highly available and scalable systems.
• Seasoned proficiency in automation, scripting and proven examples of successful implementation.
• Seasoned proficiency using scripting language Perl, bash, Shell Scripting, Python, etc..
• Seasoned experience with big data tools like Hadoop, Cassandra, Storm etc.
• Seasoned experience in any applicable language, preferably .NET.
• Seasoned proficiency in working with SAP, SQL, MySQL databases and Microsoft SQL.
• Seasoned experience working with data sets and ordering data through MS Excel functions, e.g. macros, pivots.