Role Summary: Joining us in a newly created position, your role as Data Programmer will provide data services (data, interfaces, and reports) developer expertise and support to client implementations and day-to-day operations of systems for internal and external clients. You will be part of our Technology Solutions Team, a dedicated team of specialists that focus both on the effective ongoing support across system implementations and transformation projects for existing clients, as well as the effective onboarding of new ones. This is a great opportunity to join an area of the business that focuses on a blend of growth, operations, commercial and strategic projects - all of which play a key part in driving our business forward. This role is a hybrid position where you will work from any of our Aptia UK offices, and your home address. Here's what you'll be doing: Strategy Assist with improving & standardisation of processes, tools, and documentation for all "Data" related deliverables. Actively share and document knowledge to reduce key person risks across Implementation and wider teams to enable self-service with Pensions Admin UK. Collaborate with the core product and development teams to identify and help with delivering cross-departmental improvements for Pensions Admin UK. Delivery Working with your team leader to ensure the quality of all the implementation services meet the required quality criteria and is delivered to time and within budget. Be aware of work that may not be included in the fee agreements for clients, escalating any change in scope appropriately. Execution Understand the business requirements and develop / code the necessary client configurations. This could be across single or multiple disciplines i.e. Data, Reports, and Interfaces etc. Document work to enable others to pick it up if necessary. Document developments and participate in the drafting of specification, test packs and user guides. Produce neat, dated, referenced, and fully documented work which is easily checkable and can be followed up at a late date. Work in a logical and disciplined manner. Ensure that all deliveries are fully reviewed prior to completion. Maintain an understanding of changes to pensions legislation that may impact the functionality of our products / systems and processes / procedures. Provide regular work in progress updates to the Implementations Teams / Project Manager. Make a positive contribution to the productivity, efficiency, and morale of the team. Governance and control Identify and advise on areas where improvements to existing systems, processes and procedures can be achieved and will bring efficiencies to improve productivity. Identify problems or deficiencies in documentation and propose and implement solutions. Maintain an accurate record of working time through Jira and Time Recording Engine. Adhere to all relevant company and departmental procedures. Attend any relevant internal or external training course to ensure personal development. Stakeholders Help maintain the business users through their UAT cycle. Participate actively in team/departmental meetings and any technical forums. Active collaboration with stakeholders, working with teams across multiple locations and departments. Build and maintain internal relationships to ensure knowledge and skill sharing as well as reporting. Here's what we're looking for: Essential: Minimum of 2 years' experience in Data Implementations and Development with some exposure to SQL. Good technical skills and ability to work within prescribed frameworks and timescales. Good problem-solving skills and ability to think laterally. Attention to detail. Enthusiasm for and commitment to producing high quality work within the prescribed frameworks. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and cross departments with the ability to adapt and react to demand changes. Actively staying current with Technology trends in the Developer community. Desirable: Familiarity within the Employee Benefits and/or Life & Pensions industries. Familiarity with pensions administration software. Understands the methodologies used in a software development and support environment e.g. Agile, Waterfall, ITIL. If you are interested in this role and then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply to submit your CV. Aptia is committed to celebrating the diversity of its employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed in their roles. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to email us at Recruitment_UKaptia-group.com.