Data Integration Developer

Reed Technology; North East; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking digital organisation is seeking a Senior Data Integration Developer to lead the design and optimization of data integration flows. You'll work with modern standards like REST and XML in a hybrid role based in North East England. This opportunity offers growth in a fast-paced environment with generous benefits, including flexible working options and access to training and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Access to training and development

Staff perks including salary-sacrifice schemes and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data integration, ETL development, or API engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, and data transformation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and APIs using ETL tools.
• Collaborate with data teams to define and maintain mapping logic.
• Contribute to integration architecture design.

Skills

Data integration

ETL development

API engineering

SQL

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

RESTful APIs

JSON/XML

Data transformation scripting

Job description

Are you a data developer with a passion for building robust, scalable integration solutions? We're looking for a Senior Data Integration Developer to join a forward-thinking digital team that's driving transformation through data. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role originally designed for a niche integration specialist - now reimagined for someone with strong ETL, API, and data pipeline experience who's ready to innovate.Senior Data Integration Developer

Location: Hybrid / North East England
Salary: 47,000 - 54,000

The Opportunity

You'll lead the design, development, and optimisation of data integration flows across a complex digital ecosystem. Working with modern standards like REST and XML, you'll ensure seamless data exchange between internal systems and third-party platforms. You'll also collaborate closely with data platform teams to align on data standards and architecture.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and wants to make a tangible impact through data.

What You'll Be Doing

• Integration Development: Build and maintain data pipelines and APIs using ETL tools and scripting languages. Optimise performance and troubleshoot integration flows.
• Data Mapping & Standards: Collaborate with data teams to define and maintain mapping logic and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Architecture & Documentation: Contribute to integration architecture design. Produce technical documentation, SOPs, and post-incident reviews.
• Monitoring & Support: Monitor integration performance and provide support for planned and unplanned changes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with technical teams, product owners, and external vendors to gather requirements and deliver integration solutions.
• Mentoring & Leadership: Support junior developers and lead integration workstreams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in data integration, ETL development, or API engineering
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one of: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, and data transformation scripting (e.g., JavaScript, Python, XPath)
• Experience with integration engines is a plus - but not essential
• Understanding of data standards is desirable but can be learned on the job
• Agile/DevOps mindset with experience in version control and CI/CD pipelines

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a digitally ambitious organisation that invests in its people and technology. Expect:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working options
• Access to training and development
• Staff perks including salary-sacrifice schemes and wellbeing support