Data Engineer

Regulator of Social Housing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regulatory body in the UK is seeking a Data Engineer to support their transformational data programme. The candidate will modernize legacy systems, design robust data pipelines, and promote DataOps principles. This hybrid position involves collaboration with colleagues and third parties. Strong programming skills in Python or SQL are essential, along with problem-solving and communication abilities. Competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

35 hour working week

33 days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to work

Health screenings

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining data systems and pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL or similar.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support transformational data programme and modernize legacy data systems.
• Design and maintain robust data pipelines and integrate diverse data sources.
• Champion DataOps principles across the data lifecycle.

Skills

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Version control systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Hybrid role based out of one of our offices in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol. You will support our transformational data programme, helping transform the systems used to collect regulatory data from registered providers. As a Data Engineer, you will modernise legacy data systems to enable scalable, resilient data services that underpin regulatory functions and business intelligence. You will design and maintain robust data pipelines, integrate diverse data sources and support analytical capabilities through well structured, reusable assets.

You will work closely with colleagues and third parties to ensure data solutions are aligned, interoperable and future ready and will provide technical leadership and mentoring to analytical staff, contributing to the development of shared standards. You will enable analytical teams by developing and maintaining reusable assets, including PowerBI templates, that support insightful reporting.

You will embed and champion DataOps principles across the data lifecycle, promoting automation, monitoring, continuous improvement and collaboration in data delivery. You will identify and resolve complex data challenges, particularly those arising from legacy systems, proactively driving forward improvements.

Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our website for more information.

Commitment to equality and diversity

Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience. We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.

As the successful candidate, you should have strong data engineering skills, with the ability to demonstrate your experience of designing, building and maintaining data systems and pipelines in complex environments. You will have strong programming skills, such as in Python, SQL or similar and will have a familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development processes. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop key relationships and work effectively and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams. You will also have strong problem solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex legacy data challenges.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Location & Benefits

• Location: Hybrid model with office and home working. Roles based in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. Some travel between offices within England and onsite visits to social housing providers may be required.
• Salary: £53,160; Regulator of Social Housing contributes £15,400 towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Full pension details are available on our website.
• Benefits: 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave, Civil Service Pension Scheme, staff discount scheme, cycle to work, health screening and additional well-being benefits. Full information is available on our website.

Why work at RSH?

At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits and a flexible hybrid working environment designed to support work-life balance.

Location

Our offices are in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol with hybrid working and flexible arrangements. Some roles involve travel between offices and onsite visits to providers.

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