Data Engineer in Winchester

Joining our Data and Systems Team within Children’s Services as a Data Engineer, you’ll be a subject matter expert and principal contact for technical solution development, helping to shape the future of our data capabilities. In this pivotal and demanding role, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovation to improve processes, develop Office 365 (O365) solutions, and build low-code applications that drive smarter, data‑led decision making. Working closely with colleagues across Children’s Services and the wider Council, you’ll play a leading role in designing, developing, and maintaining systems that transform raw data into meaningful insights. Reporting to the Head of Data and Systems, you’ll lead technical solution development across the team while ensuring continuity of critical operational systems.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain data systems, pipelines and architectures to support data extraction, transformation and analysis.
• Ensure continuity, performance and optimisation of key operational databases and business applications.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, improve data quality, and support data‑driven decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective, scalable technical solutions.
• Drive process improvement and innovation through the adoption of new technologies, including Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and clear communication to bridge technical and non‑technical audiences.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar technical role.
• Experience working with Azure technologies such as Data Lake and Data Factory.
• Proficiency in programming and data tools (e.g. SQL Server, Python, R, HTML, Java).
• Solid understanding of data modelling, system design, and integration techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive, innovative approach to driving change.

Benefits:

• Play a key role in transforming services that make a real difference to children and families across Hampshire.
• Contribute to meaningful, data‑driven change within a large and respected public sector organisation.
• Work with modern technologies, including Microsoft Azure and the O365 platform, to deliver impactful digital solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, combining home and office‑based working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Equality and Diversity:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.