New Jobs at The Rank Group

Here's what you'll do:

• Craft innovative solutions using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
• Architect systems and document them with UML diagrams
• Champion best practices (OOP, Design Patterns, SOLID, DRY)
• Write clean, testable code and unit tests
• Collaborate effectively and identify/escalate risks
• Ensure code adheres to GDPR and other protocols

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in web development
• Strong Java experience (Java 17 & 21 preferred)
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot
• Experience with databases (MS SQL) and building APIs (REST)
• A bonus if you have experience with event-driven systems, AWS, or the betting/financial sector
• Excellent background on Agile methodologies (Scrum, eXtreme Programing, Kanban, Lean);
• Excellent background of Agile practices (TDD, BDD, Coding Standards, Peer Review, Collective Ownership, Whole Team, Frequent Release, Continuous Integration);
• Strong knowledge regarding Object Oriented Design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis;

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Data Requirements Oversight: 

• Working with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and liaising with the NextGen project team to ensure these needs are met. 
• Liaising with the Data Team architecture, engineering and governance leads to ensure the right data is presented to the right place at the right time 

Data Standardisation: 

• Based on input from the Data Team and stakeholders, you will define the standard data models, elements and definitions that will be deployed across NextGen’s decentralised data environments. 
• Working the project engineers and architects you will define the appropriate data models to ensure that the right data is presented to Rank’s Central Data Platform 

Metadata Management: 

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of metadata repositories to document data lineage, definitions, and classifications. 
• Facilitate the adoption of metadata standards across the NextGen project. 

Data Stewardship: 

• Work with business units to define data ownership and stewardship responsibilities. 
• Provide guidance and support to data stewards in resolving data-related issues and ensuring compliance with data governance policies. 

Data Definition and Cataloguing: 

• Documenting the data standards, lineage, definitions and business context behind the data created in the NextGen project 
• Capturing this data in Rank’s Data Catalogue and working with the Data Team to ensure data quality rules are built in the Data Quality tool. 

Data Governance Reporting: 

• Provide regular communication with the Head of Data Governance to ensure appropriate progress is made and the project remains on track 
• Liaising with the Data Governance Council to ensure the business is aware of progress/ challenges 

Change Management: 

• Support change management efforts related to the adoption of data governance practices. 
• Engage with stakeholders to address concerns and promote a data-centric culture. 

Qualifications

What’s needed for success – Experience & Qualifications: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholder management 
• A Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate if and where issues are identified 
• A passion for data and doing the right things the right way 
• A data background (c. 5 years +), ideally in data governance or an architecture role 
• An understanding of data modelling 
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight timelines