Interface Technical Analyst

The role in a nutshell: Maintain and continuously improve the many technical interfaces between the Kinto UK core system and other internal/external systems.   

A bit about the IT Team: In addition to Information Security the IT Team in KINTO UK fulfil numerous responsibilities including provisioning a Service Desk, Infrastructure and Applications Support, a complex Data Warehouse, Software Development, Project Management, Change Management and Testing/QA. We work in close partnership with colleagues across the KINTO Business functions, other Teams within the broader Toyota family and a range of Third-Party Service providers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and support existing Miles interface inventory
• Monitor interface performance and batch runs
• Perform technical analysis to problem solve issues with interfaces
• Communicate with 3rd party vendors for other systems connecting to the application
• Define the solution design for new data interfaces
• Lead the implementation of new data interfaces through oversight or development as needed
• Ensure unit testing and system integration testing is completed
• Ensure IT security and compliance standards are met

Experience you’ll gain:

• External and internal training is provided for all IT staff.
• TWOW (The Toyota Way Of Working) Is a unique and highly effective practice that all KINTO employees are able to benefit from.
• Working closely with and gaining experience from other IT professionals across the Toyota family in the UK

How we’ll support you:

• A full KINTO induction
• Provide a great learning opportunity to develop the core skills required to excel in the role.
• Give you the space and opportunity to be your whole self at work.
• Foster a learning culture, providing you with clear and constructive feedback, and encouraging you to do the same.

As a manager:

• Regular 1:1’s to provide direction and guidance
• Clear objective setting via our performance management process
• On-going coaching as required.
• Always available for support as needed.

What you’ll get to own:

Technical specifications of Miles interfaces      

Key Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to develop and implement technical solutions that meet stakeholder’s needs
• Strong technical skills with an ability to perform technical tasks whilst being able to relate these to business requirements
• Experience managing work with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of CSV, XML, JSON, Web Services, Rest APIs, SFTP and general encryption techniques and technologies
• Strong analytical & conceptual thinking abilities
• Excellent IT skills and ability to assess documents and systems for conformity to internal and external standards. Familiarity with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection
• Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills
•  Proven ability to work with minimal supervision

Attributes & Behaviours

• Self-starter with an analytical mind and natural problem solver
• Natural relationship builder with the skills to influence and be a trusted business advisor
• Willingness to represent the IT/IS team as a key contact for the business in relation to security incidents & guidance
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative, without supervision, and as part of a team
• Confident and proficient in all relevant areas of information security advice and support
• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of presentation and reporting
• Flexible approach to working hours due to the need to respond to security incidents quickly at short notice
• A strong customer focus
• Resourceful and resilient
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Can cope well under pressure
• Adept at Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
• Excellent collaboration skills

• Competitive starting salary

• Bonus earning potential

• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday

• Great pension scheme starting at employee (EE) contribution of 4% with an employer (ER) contribution of 11%. This can flex up to 6% EE contribution and 15% ER contribution

• Car Scheme following passing of probation

• Private Medical Cover

• Life assurance scheme

• Discounts on different retailers

• Wellbeing hour each month

• Discounts on Toyota & Lexus cars

• Volunteer Days

• Wellbeing events

• Employee assistance programmes

• Free fruit in the office

• Free onsite car parking

• Working Hours 37.5 per week Monday - Friday

• Hybrid working policy 2 days from home each week should you want to

KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who is excited by the opportunity of joining us and will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Our Recruitment Process:

At KINTO we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, which is a national standard that ensures our processes are accessible to all.

Everyone is unique, and that means what works for some may not work for everyone. When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview

• Organising a time and location that best suits you

• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis, so please let us know how we can support you to be your best self.

On the job training will be provided, we recognise we all learn differently, and we want to ensure that our training will suit your learning style. We are open to talking to you about how we can make learning your new role in the most positive way.