Data Engineer - Hybrid working, minimum 40% of your time working in the office, Civic Centre, Gateshead
Help build data structures to improves lives across Gateshead.
Help build a greenfield corporate data platform to deliver actionable insights.
You Will Be Responsible For
- The development and implementation of data pipelines into our Fabric data platform, ensuring it is optimised and configured correctly to deliver high quality data solutions that meet the needs of the Council
- Leading on investigative projects bringing new methods / technology (e.g. splink, graph databases, dbt, semantic labs etc.) into the team's toolkit
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and delivering scalable data solutions using SQL, pySpark, Python, PowerQuery
- Ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across all data processes
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of interoperable data systems, ensuring tour systems and product integrate effectively
- Champion data quality and governance across the organisation
What You'll Bring
- A relevant degree (Data Engineering, Data Science, AI, Analytics, Computer Science, or related subject or equivalent) or professional certifications in analytics/data management
- A passion for data with experience working within data analytics and/or engineering: Azure or Fabric; SQL; pySpark, Python etc.
- Experience of working with modern cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) and data integration approaches (ETL/ELT).
- A demonstrable understanding of data engineering practices and techniques
- A demonstrable understanding and experience of using data analytics tools such as Power BI
- Ability to work collaboratively and have strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- A dedication to keeping on top of the fast-changing SAAS world of modern cloud data platforming
What's In It For You
- Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
