Grade 6
£27,269 - £30,060 (as of April 2024 pay band figures)
The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a significant transformation and is looking for a Junior Data Engineer to support the implementation of data flows and connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems.
For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site:
www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk/digitaldatatechnology-external
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 7th September 2025
About the organization
Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to enabling everyone to thrive through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.
We aim to provide top-quality services for our communities with a fresh and energetic approach. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can thrive, and we are proud of our values-driven culture.
Role overview
The DDAT department is seeking an experienced and motivated Junior Data Engineer to support data flow implementation and system connectivity. The role focuses on re-engineering manual data flows for scalability and automation, especially to support statutory reporting. You will assist Data Engineers in building accessible data for analysis by Data Scientists and Business Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new, progressive team with ambitious goals. The role is classified as Grade 6, £27,269 - £30,060 (as of April 2024 pay band figures).
Responsibilities include:
* Reviewing data quality and integrity to ensure timely, consistent data availability across the organization.
* Designing efficient data pipelines and flows, maintaining data quality, and meeting organizational requirements as per the data model.
* Collaborating with data science and analytics teams to ensure access to cleansed and formatted datasets for analysis.
* Scaling data solutions by reviewing storage needs, optimizing flows, and integrating new technologies.
* Supporting data security and compliance, working closely with relevant teams to safeguard data assets and adhere to regulations.
Candidate requirements
The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in computing, with experience in data engineering. Knowledge of data warehousing tools, data encryption, masking, relational and NoSQL databases, and proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, and SQL are essential.
Additional information
For detailed role and person specification, please review the job profile. Joining Cheshire West and Chester Council means becoming part of a GOLD Investors in People (IiP) organization committed to building sustainable communities.
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