Data Engineer in Lichfield

Voyage Care; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Learning and development

Employee discounts

Wagestream pay access

Long service awards

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Voyage Care in the UK is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team in a hybrid role based in Lichfield. You will design, build and maintain end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines on Azure, ensuring high-quality, governed data for reporting and analytics.

You'll collaborate with data engineers, BI developers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, improve data quality and performance, and deliver projects from concept to production, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering production-grade data engineering solutions.
• Strong Azure data platform expertise (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Azure data platform

SQL optimization

Python scripting

Git & CI/CD

Agile delivery

Data governance

Stakeholder communications

Tools

Azure Data Factory

ADLS

Azure SQL

Synapse Analytics

Databricks

PySpark

Delta Lake

dbt

Job description

Data Engineer

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

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering production‑grade data engineering solutions
• Strong Azure data platform expertise (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics)
• 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

Desirable

• Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouses, Dataflows Gen2, Real‑Time Analytics)
• Databricks, PySpark, Delta Lake
• 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
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 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