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