Data Engineer

Voyage Care Ltd; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + bank holidays

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Job summary

Voyage Care Ltd is recruiting a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will ensure governed data is available for reporting and analytics and work closely with data engineers, BI developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role focuses on end-to-end data delivery, data modelling, and optimising SQL transformations, with opportunities to collaborate across the business and implement strong

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL skills with data modelling and optimisation.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD practices and Agile delivery methods.
• Understanding of data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Develop scalable data models and optimised SQL transformations.
• Monitor and improve data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Deliver technical data projects from concept to production.
• Enhance the Azure data platform using Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL.
• Implement data security and governance controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party partners.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and data standards.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python for data processing

Git & CI/CD

Agile delivery

Data governance & compliance

Data modelling & transformations

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

dbt

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure SQL

ADLS

Job description

Hybrid – Lichfield (1 day per week in Group Support Office)

Shape the Future of Data at Voyage Care

At Voyage Care, we're driven by a simple but powerful purpose: Fulfilling Lives for All. As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist support services, we help thousands of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain and spinal injuries, and other complex needs to live fulfilling and independent lives. Supporting over 3,500 individuals nationwide, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do.

We're now looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team and play a key role in developing scalable, reliable, and innovative data solutions that support better business decisions across the organisation.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys taking ownership and delivering end-to-end solutions. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines on the Microsoft Azure platform, ensuring high-quality, governed data is available for reporting and analytics.

Working closely with Data Engineers, BI Developers, and stakeholders across the business, you'll translate requirements into scalable technical solutions while driving improvements across our data platform.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and building end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines
• Developing scalable data models and optimised SQL transformations
• Monitoring and improving data quality, reliability, and performance
• Delivering technical data projects from concept to production
• Enhancing our Azure data platform using Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL
• Implementing data security and governance controls
• Collaborating with internal teams and third-party partners
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation and data standards

What We're Looking For

• Advanced SQL skills including data modelling and optimisation
• Experience using Python for data processing and automation
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD practices, and Agile delivery methods
• Understanding of data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to manage priorities, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouses, Dataflows Gen2, Real-Time Analytics)
• dbt (data build tool)
• Experience within healthcare, social care, or other regulated environments

Why Join Voyage Care?

In return, you'll join a values-driven organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference.

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and Blue Light Card funding
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support and flexible pay access through Wagestream
• Long service awards and referral bonuses