Role Title: Lead Data & Insights Engineer
Salary: £65,00-£80,000
Location: UK Remote
Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours/week
Apply by: 12/06/2025
Hiring Manager: Phil Walter | Recruiter: Rikki Spencer-Cox
Help us “Elevate Education, Everywhere.”
Team: Technology & Digital | Etio
At Etio, we help governments and institutions around the world improve education at scale. Formerly the government services arm of Tribal Group, our work is grounded in evidence, experience, and impact. We support system-wide education reform - from strategic planning and workforce development to performance benchmarking - delivering solutions that elevate learning outcomes and transform futures.
About the Team
Our Technology & Digital team is a small but mighty group of 14. We’re a lean, high-performing delivery team with rapid deployment capacity. We manage both internal and partner delivery streams, bringing resilience to complex systems and driving continuous improvement across live services.
The Role: Lead Data & Insights Engineer
We're looking for a strategic and delivery-focused data leader to join Etio as our Lead Data & Insights Engineer - someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong autonomy and a sharp eye for operational value. This is the perfect opportunity for a senior data professional who wants to own and evolve data architecture across a growing organisation.
You’ll act as the primary in-house expert on all things data - shaping our approach to infrastructure, reporting, and analytics while keeping day-to-day services running smoothly. You'll work hands-on across a mixed stack (Power BI, Azure SQL, SQL Server, SSRS, ADF, SSIS) to deliver both immediate insights and long-term impact.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in autonomous roles, loves building clean, scalable solutions, and wants to help a purpose-driven organisation get the most from its data.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SSIS.
* Manage structured and semi-structured data across Azure SQL, SQL Server, and cloud-based data lakes.
* Develop intuitive, impactful Power BI dashboards that support both operational and strategic needs.
* Maintain legacy SSRS reports and ensure continuity of service where needed.
* Lead development of Etio’s data strategy, architecture standards, and reporting roadmap.
* Act as the go-to technical expert for all things data - managing priorities, delivery, and improvements autonomously.
* Support data quality, governance, and security across our platforms.
* Collaborate closely with programme teams, business leads, and external contractors to ensure reliable delivery and scalable solutions.
* Provide hands-on support and guidance to users interpreting and acting on data insights.
What You’ll bring:
* Advanced skills in Power BI (including data modelling and DAX) and SQL (development and optimisation).
* Proven experience delivering end-to-end data and reporting solutions in complex, fast-paced environments.
* Proficiency with Azure SQL, ADF, SSIS, and managing structured/unstructured data within cloud platforms.
* Experience designing and maintaining data lakes and scalable data architectures.
* Strong understanding of data governance, documentation, and metadata best practices.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver with speed and impact.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - able to bridge technical and business worlds.
* A strategic mindset and a passion for innovation in data delivery.
Qualifications (We're interested in anyone who meets all of the following):
Essential
* Degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
* Experience working with Power BI, Azure SQL, ADF, SSIS, and SQL Server.
Desirable
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Power BI Data Analyst Associate
* Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake Gen2, or enterprise BI platforms
Why Etio?
At Etio, we don’t just implement platforms - we drive meaningful transformation. This is your chance to play a central role in scaling digital learning that has national and global impact.
You’ll help shape our future, grow our capability, and ensure our solutions land with clarity, value, and measurable change.
Benefits:
We know that our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer a vibrant, flexible working culture and benefits that support you to do your best work, while taking care of your wellbeing.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)
* Flexible working culture
* Health & Wellbeing benefits (Healthcare Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, EAP)
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Work from anywhere globally (up to 8 weeks!)
* Paid volunteer day
* Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
* 3% employer pension contribution
Accessibility and Adjustments
Etio is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application or selection process to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the role requirements, please let us know. This will help us understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout the recruitment process.