Salary: £41,000 - 41,000 per year Requirements: Advanced SQL and database administration experience Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services and cloud-based data engineering best practices Experience developing and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines Experience with data modelling for analytics and reporting Experience with query optimisation and performance tuning Experience with testing and automation of data processes Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences Python development experience is desirable Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce data structures is desirable Knowledge of public sector data protection and governance standards is desirable Responsibilities: Build and maintain ingestion, transformation and load processes into our SQL data warehouse using tools such as Azure Data Factory Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines working with APIs, databases and file-based data sources Design and maintain curated datasets, semantic layers and dimensional data models for reporting and analytics Optimise SQL queries and database performance Implement data quality checks, monitoring, lineage and observability processes Support data cataloguing, metadata management and governance practices Ensure data security through masking, anonymisation and adherence to GDPR and ISO27001-aligned standards Complete unit and integration testing to ensure reliable and accurate data outputs Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions Technologies: Azure Cloud CRM Data Warehouse ETL Support Python SQL Salesforce Security More: We are Salix, a purpose-driven organisation that enables and inspires organisations to achieve net zero and create better places. We deliver and administer government funding schemes that improve energy efficiency, support clean power and help create warmer, healthier homes and resilient public buildings across the UK. We work with central government, local authorities, housing associations, universities, schools and hospitals, combining funding delivery with practical expertise and insight to turn ambition into real-world impact. This is a 12-month fixed-term Data Engineer role based in Manchester, with one day per week in the office. You will join our growing Data & Analytics team during a period of significant organisational growth and transformation, helping shape our data capability and supporting strategic initiatives including a historical data repository and preparation for a new CRM platform. We offer the opportunity to contribute to a greener future, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds as we are committed to diversity and inclusion. Successful candidates will be required to complete DBS and BPSS security checks. last updated 24 week of 2026