Data Engineer

Salutem Care and Education; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing care and education group in the UK is seeking a Data Engineer to develop and maintain its analytics platform. This role involves optimizing cloud environments, building data pipelines, and creating insightful dashboards. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like Azure. This position offers excellent employee support and has been recognized as a top employer, emphasizing the well-being of staff and individuals they serve.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Flexible pay options

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data modelling and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Python or SQL for data analysis and processing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards such as GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise Azure environment for performance and security.
• Build scalable data pipelines using Spark and SQL.
• Develop and refine Power BI dashboards that are user-friendly.
• Automate reporting processes with Power Platform tools.

Skills

Data modelling

ETL processes

Business intelligence tools

Python

SQL

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Data governance

Communication skills

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

Power BI

Power Platform

CI/CD practices

Job description

About The Company

We are a fast-growing, acquisitive group built from diverse businesses with unique backgrounds and processes. Our mission is to harness the power of data to deliver actionable insights that improve care and performance.

About The Role

As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining our analytics platform, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to streamline workflows, automate processes, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of data. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leveraging data to create business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise our Azure environment for performance, security, and scalability.
• Design and build scalable data pipelines using Spark, PySpark, and SQL within a Databricks environment.
• Structure data in Delta Lake format to support medallion architecture layers.
• Develop and refine Power BI dashboards, reports, and apps that are insightful and user-friendly.
• Automate reporting processes using Power Platform, Power Apps, and SharePoint.
• Ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide training and documentation to empower colleagues to access and interpret data independently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Power Query, SQL, Power BI, and other systems.
• Collaborate with operational teams to generate actionable insights and influence business activities.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in data modelling, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools.
• Proficiency in Python or SQL for data analysis and processing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, and medallion architecture.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric services.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland

We are a Disability confident committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.