At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop data solutions to support our mission of providing affordable housing.
- Company: Join Orbit, one of the UK’s largest housing groups focused on community and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a rewarding experience that supports your wellbeing.
- Other info: Agile role with excellent career growth opportunities and a focus on inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in communities while growing your tech skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SQL, Azure technologies, and a passion for data development.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role Orbit are delighted to be recruiting for a Data Developer to join our team, coming on board to provide support on technological developments across the organisation, in line with our transformation program. The Data Developer will provide group wide management information and reporting solutions that will support and inform the organisation in meeting its strategic goals. This is an agile working role, with roughly two days per month based out of our Coventry office. This is a 24 month fixed term contract role. This role is part of Technology & Information where you'll help us give colleagues the infrastructure, support and insight they need to be brilliant.
What you'll achieve:
- Ensure Orbit data security and information governance policies are adhered to throughout the development lifecycle
- Subject matter expert in SQL Server technologies (SQL, SSIS, SSRS)
- Subject matter expert in development practices including: Azure Devops, source control (TVFS, GiT), automated unit testing and deployment pipelines.
- Utilising and promoting the use of Azure technologies within business solutions, such as SQL VM’s, Azure SQL databases, Key Vaults, Data Factory, Synapse.
- Supporting the team to deliver data integrations between Orbit and third-party organisations, including stock transfer with other housing associations.
- Undertake the role of 3rd line support on problems and queries.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience of Microsoft operating system and applications
- High level of SQL Stored Procedures
- High level of SSIS
- High level of SSRS
- High level of Reporting Development Tools
- High level of Database technologies
- High level of software development lifecycle practices utilising a devops CI/CD approach.
- Ability to analyse and document complex business processes
- Experience interacting directly with end users for both projects and day to day work
- Azure Data Lake, Data Factory and Synapse Technology
- Experience of Housing sector software (ActiveH)
Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us:
- A rewarding experience that works for you
- We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.
- For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
- A place to progress
- From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career.
- A purpose to feel proud of
- We’re proud to make a difference to people together.
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
Data Developer - 24 Month FTC in Coventry employer: Orbit Group
At Orbit, we pride ourselves on being a leading housing group dedicated to building thriving communities and providing affordable homes. Our work culture is rooted in collaboration and a strong commitment to customer focus, ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered to make a difference. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, joining us as a Contracts & Standards Manager means contributing to meaningful change while enjoying the benefits of working for an organisation that truly believes in people.
