Evo is a startup at the forefront of the global retail technology revolution.

We develop artificial intelligence with granular, accurate data-driven customer choice models that help our clients make better automated decisions.

Our use cases include product pricing, promotion, forecast and replenishment. We start with academic research, then build data science software, and finally dedicate human support to our clients; targeting a sustainable client value creation, with a ‘can-do’/’whatever it takes’ mindset: a caring meritocracy.

We serve clients all over the world in multiple languages, for example in the retail and fashion sectors, from our London (UK) and Turin (ITA) offices with 30+ people.

We are scaling our ETL process based on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) with specific requirements:

• Consistent data integration processes across our different clients
• Automated data audit and validation processes
• Development and deployment of a new ETL job workflow
• Reliable error/exception handling and rollback
• Development of standards and sound procedural practices.

Our new "ETL developer", as part of the IT team, will be responsible in developing, alongside our senior developer, new SSIS packages on SQL Server 2017.

This role requires a deep understanding of data structures and a strong working knowledge of databases, data warehousing and SQL.

This task includes extraction of information from customer and web data, analysis of requirements, complex data sources and data models, design of the best ETL methods.

We require professional experience in idea generation, rapid turnaround time on code review and feedback, and awareness of best practices to deliver rapid results which can be sustained over time.

• Individual professional(s) with demonstrable years in ETL process development work, using Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools, with deep and thorough hands-on use of SSIS
• Experience with various components of SQL Server (administration, configuration, performance tuning)
• Experience in SQL and database tuning skills for relational platforms
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills in English, including the ability to instruct and explain technical processes
• Max 24hrs response time, with constant communication in English for mutual feedback
• Availability to answer our technical questions

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Prompt payments and transparent, positive feedback for your professional development
• Our young, dynamic and inclusive team: a professional but fun experience
• Flexible schedule working where/when you prefer
• Ability to grow your level of responsibility and potentially become part of our long-term team
• Growth opportunities within our merit-driven culture of investing in our staff.
• Offer the optional potential for long-term work, based on mutual fit.

We are an ambitious hard-working team, offering unparalleled opportunities: looking for a great fit with passionate people. Our remote contractors are vital to our team success and we expect that they align to our values, practices with all the benefits and responsibilities that this implies.

To apply please send you CV and Cover letter and answer the screening questions

1.      Examples of your past work: links please, e.g. public repositories, or public projects. Optionally: your LinkedIn and/or other relevant profiles?

2.      Top 3-5 example best practices to deploy efficient SSIS processes shared across multiple clients (max 1 line each)

3.      Which steps would you take to change the indexes on a key table in the data model while it’s being used in production?

4.      Your available start date? How many available max hours/weeks of work you can dedicate to us? Confirm that you can respond to our emails/questions within 24 hours (excl. holidays)?

5.      What is your expected hourly rate for longer-term work, without weekly or monthly cap on hours worked?

Happy applying, and welcome to our Evo Family!