At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, wedon'tdiscriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact,we'rededicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.?
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The Senior Data Engineer role exists to lead on the design, build and maintenance of the data infrastructure that will power Places for People and the delivery of its business strategy. This role works with multiple teams (both business and cross functional project/IT) to ensure that data is available,reliable,and scalable, while also contributing to the development and delivery of our Data Strategy.
The ideal candidate is a skilled data engineer whodemonstratesstrong technicalproficiencyand applies logical problem-solving to drive projects to completion.Expertisein SQL and Python is essential, as issignificant experiencewith DBT, GIT, and Terraform. The ability to quickly learn and adopt emerging technologies ensures continued alignment with the latest developments in our tech stack.
This role requires creativity and innovation, along with the capacity to developnew solutionsand produce reliable, efficient, and well-documented code. The candidate will assess challenges,determineoptimalstrategies, and present clear plans andaccurateestimates to achieve successful,timelyoutcomes.
Experience & Skills
* Data Engineering with a focus on ETL / ELT
* Languages: SQL and python
* Tooling: DBT, GIT, Terraform, IAM, Composer (Airflow), Docker
* Platform: Strong preference - GCP (BigQuery) ;Minimum - Azure / AWS
* Documentation, change management, ci/cd
* Concepts: Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, Agile
At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic?DBS check is mandatory for this position.
More for information, download the job description.?
More about you?
Senior Data Engineers work in DevOps environments, troubleshooting issues with existing data pipelines whilst also building new pipelines as per business needs. They can lead on the resolution of complex requests and problems andprovideexpert advice on the capabilities of the Data Platform.
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
* Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
* Pension?with matched contributions up to 7%
* Excellent holiday package 35 days annual leave?with theoptionto buy or sell leave
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Training and?development
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much?more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
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