Enable job alerts via email!

Data Engineer

Reed Talent Solutions

Caulcott

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 56,000

Full time

Yesterday

Be an early applicant

Generate a tailored resume in minutes

Land an interview and earn more. Learn more

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is hiring a Data Engineer to design and implement data pipelines in a hybrid working environment. The successful candidate will work with cloud technologies, primarily Microsoft Azure, to develop and maintain efficient data architecture. Responsibilities include implementing ETL processes, monitoring data integrity, and collaborating with data scientists. This role offers a salary of £53,000 per annum, alongside comprehensive benefits and a focus on career development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Data Engineer.
Experience implementing ETL processes.
Experience using SQL to query and manipulate data.
Proficiency in cloud data tooling such as Azure Data Factory.
Spark/Pyspark or Python skills.

Responsibilities

Implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data.
Develop data pipelines and configure orchestration tools.
Monitor data processes for failures and ensure data integrity.

Skills

ETL implementation

SQL skills

Cloud data tooling

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Data Engineering background

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Apache Spark

Power BI

Data Engineer

£53,000 per annum • Bedford • Permanent • Hybrid Working

Role Overview

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Data Engineer where you will design and implement data pipelines to connect operational systems, engineering data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems in a cloud-only environment, predominantly Microsoft Azure. This role offers the opportunity to work with Senior Engineers on cloud based data engineering pipelines and be part of developing our technical data architecture and platform. The Data Engineer reports to the Senior Data Engineer. The role is aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework: Senior Data Engineer: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/data-engineer#data-engineer. You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipelines and ETL Processes

ETL Implementation: Implement ETL processes within MaPS architectural patterns to extract, transform, and load data from various source systems into our reporting solutions.
Pipeline Development: Develop and configure meta‑data driven data pipelines using data orchestration tools such as Azure Data Factory and engineering tools like Apache Spark to ensure seamless data flow.
Monitoring and Failure Recovery: Implement monitoring procedures to detect failures or unusual data profiles and establish recovery processes to maintain data integrity.

Azure Services

Utilise Cloud based data technology platforms, Data Lake based storage & Cloud data pipeline/orchestration tools for efficient data storage, processing, and transfer.
Ensure the scalability and reliability of data solutions using Azure's suite of services.

Collaboration

Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
Working within Agile methodology, helping to build clear user stories and work items.

Data Governance and Quality

Ensure data governance policies are adhered to and maintain high standards of data quality and security.
Develop pipelines using best practices for data management and integration.
Ensure only thoroughly tested, high quality code and resulting Data Products are delivered to the MaPS business.

Data Landscape

Broad understanding & interest of architectural principles underlying modern data architecture. E.g. Data Lakes, External tables, medallion architecture, loose coupling.
Reporting & analysis tooling. A high-level understanding of report tooling such as Power BI & the needs of analysts consuming engineered data into these tools.

Essential Criteria

Proven experience as a Data Engineer.
Experience implementing ETL processes.
Experience and genuine competence in using SQL to query and manipulate data.
Proficiency in cloud data tooling such as Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, AWS S3, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory etc.
Spark/Pyspark or Python skills.
Data Ops Experience - monitoring and failure recovery of data pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
MS Fabric interest, skills or experience a bonus.
Willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm for cloud technology and data.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Open: 19/12/2025 | Deadline: 11/01/2026