Lead Data Software Developer

Friends of the Earth; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Data Engineer to oversee their data assets and assist in strategic delivery within a collaborative team environment. With an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement, this role offers a flexible working arrangement and a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community wellbeing.

Benefits

4-day workweek at full pay

Competitive benefits

Excellent learning opportunities

Vibrant culture

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing internal and external software development related to data.
• Ability to lead organizational data strategy and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong skills in enhancing process quality through reviews and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and oversight of Data Engineering work.
• Manage the data model, including import, export, and integration.
• Support development and delivery of data strategy and improvement projects.

Skills

Agile methodology

Data management

Software development best practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Process enhancement

Job description

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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:

• Regional: £38,304 - £40,354 per annum
• London: £41,719 - £43,769 per annum

Job Description

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with the ability to attend the London office once per quarter for team meetings.

(London salary applies to candidates based in the London office at least two days a week).

The role:

You will lead the technical delivery and oversight of our Data Engineering work, including the development, maintenance, reporting, and support of FoE’s data assets.

On a daily basis, you will oversee the management of our data model, including data import, export, and integration with third parties.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Oversee internal and external software development related to data, using an Agile, iterative approach with frequent customer involvement.
• Lead the technical aspects of our organizational data strategy, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data supports our work.
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making and work cross-functionally to solve complex organizational challenges.
• Apply software development best practices to ensure well-managed delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our data systems, including CRM, Data Warehouse, and data flows.
• Enhance process quality through code reviews, coaching, training, and ongoing monitoring and rectification.

The team:

You will be part of the Data and Applications team, which includes a Data and Applications Product Owner, two Business Application Specialists, yourself, and a Data Software Developer. You will support the development and delivery of the data strategy, assist with data improvement projects, involve stakeholders in planning, and help prioritize Data Engineering tasks.

For more information, see the attached job description.

Closing date: Monday 16th June 23:59

Application process: Only via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer competitive benefits, a good work/life balance with a 4-day workweek at full pay, excellent learning opportunities, and a vibrant culture.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities or long-term conditions. We guarantee an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Friends of the Earth staff representing the organization cannot also represent a political party to maintain neutrality. Staff should seek permission for non-public political roles.

Friends of the Earth is dedicated to environmental protection and community wellbeing, leading campaigns, providing resources, and implementing solutions to global environmental challenges.