Senior Software Engineer, Xiatech
System integration & data insights platform
Job no longer available
System integration & data insights platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To reduce the complexity, cost, and delays of business transformation.
Role
Who you are
- Engineering background - Preferably Golang, or at least 2 years’ experience in any of C / C++ / C# / Java etc
- A working experience of Lambda & Kinesis (desirable)
- Integration (not ETL) and backend dev experience of low latency systems - not web development
- Experience in high throughput distributed systems & Microservices
- Good database experience - but not necessarily a DBA. Experience of NoSql document Databases like Couchbase / MongoDB (desirable)
- Some architecture and data modelling experience would be good, and there could be good progression to doing some architecture work for clients
- Cloud (AWS/CP/Azure) and DevOps (Cloudformation/Terraform/other) experience (highly desirable)
- Spark, BigQuery or Hadoop-type BigData knowledge (desirable)
- Excellent knowledge of the Agile development process and tools
- Good working knowledge of system integration and business requirements process
- Experience of working as a Senior Engineer on large scale integration or data platforms or similar
- Proven experience of working within large business transformation projects within complex technical and cultural environments
- Experience of working with large scale, high volume, real-time data, applications and infrastructure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, both technical and non-technical
- A strong passion for, and experience of working within a data-driven environment
- Ability to work directly with clients, talk to business, presentable, etc
- Can work on your own without constant supervision
- Experience with other third-party tools such as Business Objects, Cognos, MicroStrategy, Tableau, QlikView, Power BI, Adobe analytics, Google Analytics, Looker and any other similar applications (desirable)
- Innovative
- Driven
- Resilient
- Insightful
- Empathetic
- Analytical
- Self-Starter
- Creative
- Problem solver
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to define and develop the features and functionality of the Xfuze platform, including involvement in the roadmap and prioritisation of new requirements
- They will work closely with the CTO, Director of Integration, Head of Engineering, client business teams, Xfuze project team, stakeholders and their peers in the technical development team, ensuring all requirements and views are represented in delivering the final Xfuze product
- This includes all elements of the platform, including the integrations, APIs, Microservices, cloud services, data flows, dashboards, user interface, back office tooling and third-party plug-ins
- You will be an integral part of the engineering team and work mostly remotely
- There may be some requirements to travel, but this won’t be essential as the position will be primarily remote based
- You will be working with the very latest technologies from our partners at Amazon, Google and Couchbase, and will be required to have prior experience in developing cutting edge, real-time integration or data related software
- Working with the CTO, data team and wider business to develop the features and functionality required for expanding and optimising all elements of the Xfuze platform
- Clearly communicate all aspects of the Product (Xfuze) development on an ongoing basis to all stakeholders
- Understanding the relevant Epics and Stories from the product backlog in Jira. Where appropriate, work to the deadlines for the product development alongside the Project team, the Release Manager and Test Manager to define the release dates for the product features
- Attending daily stand-ups and working with the Project and Business teams to ensure that any blockers are owned and cleared providing any relevant escalations path for resolution
- Providing regular feedback to all stakeholders on the backlog and sprint achievements, communicating any delays
- Providing industry insight, innovation and relevant expertise to ensure the Xfuze product remains commercial competitive and efficient whilst optimising the brand and customer experience
- Partaking in the testing of newly delivered stories and ensure they deliver the required outcome
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Founded in 2003 as Xiatech Consulting, originally focusing on a broader range of professional services, Xiatech underwent a significant transformation in 2013. This shift towards a data-driven approach to business transformation marked a turning point for the company.
In response to the rapidly growing demand for data-centric solutions among enterprises, Xiatech has successfully positioned itself to meet this need. The company now offers a suite of services on its Xfuse platform, including system integration, process automation, data management, and advanced analytics. Notably, Xiatech boasts an impressive roster of clients, including industry giants such as Amazon, Unilever, KFC, Ladbrokes, and Christie's.
With the current market demand reaching unprecedented levels and Xiatech having firmly established its reputation over the past decade, the company is poised for an ambitious growth phase, supported by venture capital funding.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employee Referral scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perks Platform
- Training courses
- Access to a financial advisor
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Contributory pension
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Give As You Earn (GAYE)
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
Company HQ
Fitzrovia, London, UK
Leadership
Jonathan Summerfield
(CEO)Previously the CTO at Ladbrokes, leading the global transformation strategy and omnichannel workstreams. Prior to this, they drove the Strategy and Architecture teams at Tesco & Tesco.com, and was CTO at SiegelGale.
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