Integration Developer (JR101621)

Griffinfire

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, headquartered in London across a variety of sectors including Retail, Defense & Security, Digital Marketing, Energy, and Technology.

This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their skills in data & technology integration. Reporting to the lead integration developer, the role will also work with the wider Brand team’s globally, as well as direct contact with central commercial teams and senior managers. You will be required to develop and manage integration between key event technology platforms to ensure data seamlessly flows between environments supporting customer journey and experience through the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support integration solutions within an agile environment, ensuring they meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Design and implement bespoke software solutions for data integration, aligning with project objectives.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, processes, and data flows.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assist in setting up Proof of Concepts to test integrations between new technologies and existing systems.
• Provide guidance and technical support to brand teams facing challenges with data flow or integration issues between technologies.
• Participate actively in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain data mapping and transformation rules to ensure accurate and efficient data integration.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration solutions align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Proficient in OOP and Technical Skills: Strong expertise in C#, .Net, Web API, and SQL Server, with a solid foundation in object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Azure: Familiarity with Azure services, particularly App Services and Function Apps, for developing scalable integration solutions.
• SQL and Database Proficiency: Good understanding of SQL queries, relational database models, and data management practices.
• Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Knowledge: Experience with Terraform (or similar IaC tools) and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment and management of integrations.
• Version Control Expertise: Proficient in using version and source control systems like Git to manage codebases effectively.
• API and Data Format Understanding: Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP, JSON, XML, and other data exchange formats.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Highly motivated with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to self-review integration designs.
• Effective Communication Skills: Clear and concise communicator, capable of articulating technical concepts to stakeholders and team members.
• Multitasking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and integrations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Enterprise Software: Familiarity with marketing, sales, registration, and finance software such as Salesforce, Pardot, Google Adwords, Workday, and Treasure Data is a strong asset.
• Front-End Technologies: Experience with front-end technologies like TypeScript, React, and JavaScript.
• Non-Relational Databases and Message Queues: Knowledge of non-relational database models and message queuing systems.

About Clarion Events:

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947.

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a 24/7, 365-day confidential helpline
• Subsidised Café
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees