ICT Senior Data Engineer

Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking an ICT Senior Data Engineer to oversee the migration of SQL databases to Azure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will lead data management projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and will have the ability to integrate various MIS systems with Azure. A degree in IT is required, along with support available for Welsh language acquisition. This position offers a flexible working environment, with benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fluency in the Welsh language is required or will be supported within two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project to migrate on-premises SQL databases to Azure.
• Manage on-premises SQL server databases.
• Develop strategies for ETL to transition to Azure environments.
• Integrate MIS systems with Azure master data repositories.

Skills

Data migration management

ETL strategies

Azure cloud solutions

Compliance with UK GDPR

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

MS Azure SQL

Job description

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Join Our Team as a ICT Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on managing and transitioning data from traditional on-premisesSQL environments to Azure cloud solutions, with a special emphasis on master data management using MS Azure SQL. The successful candidate will be key in integrating various Management Information System (MIS) databases with Azure master data repositories. Ceredigion County Council is a leading, innovative organisation that are supporting the citizens of Ceredigion.

Why Join Us:

• Join an innovative and forward-thinking company that values employee growth and development.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team of professionals passionate about technology.
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project to migrate on-premises SQL databases to Azure, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Managing on-premises SQL server databases.
• Develop and execute strategies for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) to transition from on-premises to Azure environments.
• Database Integration.
• Connect on-premises MIS systems to Azure SQL databases.
• Integrate cloud-based MIS systems through API connections to Azure master data, facilitating seamless data exchange using identifiers like Gazetteer UPRN (Unique Property Reference Number).
• Ensure all data handling complies with UK GDPR and other relevant regulations.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language.

A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the desired standard within two years of appointment.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including, competitive annual leave allowance and Flexible working arrangements. Work will be carried out mostly on a remote basis, although it will be a requirement to attend meeting in the office as and when required. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be foundhere.

Job Description and Person Specification

For Further information contact: Peter G Evans:[e-mail] Matthew [e-mail]

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.