PL/SQL Developer
Job Introduction
** Remote Working**
Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Their 'Why's it like that?' curiosity. How they always think of others and work together to get things done. For us, for you, make do will never do. Good enough? Not even close. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga.
…And right now, we are looking for 2 PL/SQL Developers to work in our Finance part of our insurance business at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships and leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products.
You will be responsible for developing data systems, business reporting, data analytics, as well as responsible for being a data partner to the business - providing technical data solutions, business reporting data developments within a delivery team which is responsible for delivering Business Management Information.
And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.
If this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!
**Please Note - We are looking for 2 PL/SQL Developers and we are open to all levels of experience**
Role Responsibility
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
Specifying, designing, and automating of business processes using BI tools.
Creating and maintaining technical documentation and best practices for all aspect of data extraction and transformation.
Assisting the team with identifying gaps in data sets and ensuring we have optimal data quality for accurate and timely reporting and MI.
Working with the business and technical stakeholders, identify and develop data sets to assist in efficient reporting and MI production.
Working alongside the data testing function as a key stakeholder and technical lead on detailed and accurate testing plans.
Reviewing and making recommendations on infrastructure and technologies used, always striving for continuous improvement and sustainability.
Championing data quality and integrity, providing support and feedback to improve data quality.
Providing support to the Head of Finance on all other matters as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Experienced developer background.
Excellent communication required to effectively partner data stakeholders.
Flexible approach to work, confident and approachable.
Self-Motivated.
Able to cope under pressure.
An eye for detail.
Conscientious with high quality standards.
Analytical mind.
Excellent personal effectiveness and time management skills, such as task and diary management, work and project planning, file and record keeping (physical and electronic).
Able to work as a team and capable of delivering objectives under pressure.
A professional approach and a high regard for confidentiality.
High integrity and objectivity capable of selling ideas and implementing change.
Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
Possess an inquisitive mind and be able to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution.
Able to work independently without constant oversight.
Experience in data analytics, reporting and data change implementation / testing practices.
Experience working with SQL – preferably within an insurance organisation.
Experience working with transactional systems as well as reporting applications and analysis tools.
Experience working in medium / large scale projects.
Proven experience in creating and enforcing technical best practices.
Knowledgeable on the principles behind effective database design and data management.
Knowledgeable with GDPR and effectively managing the principles in a data driven team.
Essential: strong experience of SQL, preferably Oracle SQL. However, will consider good knowledge of Microsoft or other SQL, with willingness to learn Oracle SQL.
Preferred but not essential: experience of PL/SQL Developer IDE or similar tool, such as TOAD.
Preferred but not essential: knowledge of developing PL/SQL packages and procedures or other procedural language such as T-SQL.
Our values are:
- Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen.
- Empathy – Always aware of others.
- Curiosity – Always asking why.
- Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!
Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year
Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
Workplace Pension
AXA Be Supported
A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
About the Company
Having spent our first 30 years focused on travel, Saga launched Saga Magazine and developed home and motor insurance and financial services in the 1980s. Private medical and pet insurance followed in the 1990s, along with the launch of our own cruise ship operation. The strength of the Saga brand provides the Group with the ability to develop in-house or partner with suppliers to offer our customers and members highly differentiated, competitively priced products which meet their evolving needs.
Saga exists to help our customers and members lead the life they want to lead. To succeed in this, we know that the most important thing to do is to listen to our customers and members. At the heart of our business model is our drive to know more about our customers’ wants and needs so we are best placed to serve them.
Applying this approach over the past 70 years has enabled us to become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic and is recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement.
We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity.
We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required.
We are a member of the 30% Club and partner with Women Ahead which offers us a fantastic opportunity to take part in a leading, global, cross-company, leadership mentoring scheme to champion female talent.
We are a signatory of the Armed Services Covenant and have received a Silver Award from the Employer Recognition Scheme.
To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
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