Data Engineer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build and integrate data products and services for the Data Platform. The role reports to the Data Team Leader within the Digital and Customer Access Service, and involves developing data flows across multiple systems, linking operational data, and driving analytics to improve decision-making.

You will contribute to transforming business requirements into scalable data solutions, manage priorities, and work with colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building and supporting data pipelines and integrations.
• Strong SQL and database skills, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory or Synapse.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of data flows – managing processes across multiple business systems.
• Linking operational systems.
• Data analytics to derive insights.
• Optimising opportunities to reuse current data flows.
• Development of data technologies and optimising code for efficient operations.
• Effectively manage workload and multiple priorities.

Skills

SQL

Data Pipelines

Data Integrations

Large datasets

Cloud platforms

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Synapse

Job description

All about the Role

This role reports into the Data Team Leader within the Digital and Customer Access Service.

The Data Engineer is responsible for the design, build and integration of data products and services into systems and business processes to support Peterborough City Council.

The post responsibilities will be varied and includes:

• Design and implementation of data flows – managing processes across multiple business systems


• Linking operational systems


• Data Analytics


• Optimising opportunities to reuse current data flows


• Development of data technologies and optimising code to ensure operations run as effectively as possible


• Effectively manage workload and multiple priorities

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

Provisional interview date is w/c 16th November

All about our Team

The Data Team provides expert development and support for the Data Platform, SQL Server Database Administration and GIS services throughout Peterborough City Council. Collaborating closely with various service areas and digital partners, the team manages and maintains these platforms.

We are a supportive and collaborative team that enjoys solving problems, embracing innovation and helping colleagues get the most value from their data. If you're passionate about using data to make a difference, you'll be joining a team where your work has a real impact across the organisation and the communities we serve.

All about You

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys working with data. Whether it's designing data pipelines, integrating systems, automating processes or solving complex technical challenges, you're always looking for better ways to turn data into meaningful insight. You'll bring strong technical skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine curiosity for learning new technologies.

You will bring:

• A passion for working with data and solving complex technical challenges.


• Experience designing, building and supporting data pipelines and integrations.


• Strong SQL and database skills, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets.


• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory or Synapse.


• The ability to transform business requirements into practical, scalable data solutions.


• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues.


• A commitment to data quality, governance and security best practice.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.


• Curiosity, initiative and a desire to continually learn and develop new technical skills.


• Excellent communication skills and a focus on delivering great outcomes for customers and colleagues.

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment