Reed Talent Solutions

Data Engineer (P-8932760669)

Bedford MK40 1SU

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

The role

The Data Engineer reports to the

Senior

Data Engineer

. The role is aligned to the Government Digital and

Data Profession Capability Framework

Data Engineer

Data engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

Key accountabilities

Data Pipelines and ETL

  • Design and maintain ETL processes to extract, transform and load data from multiple sources.
  • Optimise data pipelines using orchestration tools for smooth data flow.
  • Implement monitoring and recovery to maintain data integrity.

Cloud Services

  • Build and manage data solutions on Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory).
  • Ensure systems are scalable, reliable and high-performing.

Collaboration

  • Partner with data consumers to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
  • Share knowledge and promote best practices within the team.

Data Governance and Quality

  • Apply governance standards and maintain data quality and security.
  • Document processes and enforce best practices.

Data Landscape

  • Understand modern data architecture principles (e.g., Data Lakes, medallion architecture).
  • Support reporting and analytics, including integration with Power BI.

Skills & experience

Skills and Experience Required

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Experience in data engineering, including ETL design and implementation.

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Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and querying.

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Hands-on experience with Azure data services (Synapse, Data Lake, Data Factory).

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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Good communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

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Familiarity with data governance and quality frameworks.

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Experience in financial services or similar regulated environments.

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Knowledge of additional data engineering tools and technologies.

Other

Other