Azure Data Engineer

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation   Kirklees Directorate   Public Health and Corporate Resources Service Area   Strategy and Innovation Hours   37 Number of Jobs   2 Location(s)   Hybrid Working - at home and Civic Centre 1, HD1 2EY Position type   Permanent Grade   Grade 14 Salary  

£49,764 - £51,802

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About the Role:

This role is one of several new positions we’ve created to enhance our Data and Insight Service. As an Azure Data Engineer at the Council, you will work with a variety of high-value datasets.

You will modernise the council’s dataflows, collaborating with data management and engineering colleagues. Your work will involve innovation and deploying robust practices, including data pipelines and warehouse structures. This role will directly contribute to improving health, social, and economic outcomes across Kirklees and support statutory outputs.

You will lead database design, development, maintenance, and management, utilizing modern data engineering standards to seek out opportunities for efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation. Additionally, you will identify and deploy effective testing regimes and ensure timely resolutions. Documenting and communicating your work and knowledge with colleagues will be crucial in supporting the service, council, and partnership objectives.

This is an exciting time to join us as we build the Council’s data engineering and development practice. You will have the opportunity to enhance your Microsoft Azure skills and be part of a journey that includes embedding agile ways of working.

Why Join Us?

• We are a modern and progressive council, committed to family-friendly, flexible, and agile ways of working.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 5 days of annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Engage in exciting career opportunities and contribute to building a strong local democracy.
• The Council has recently developed an ambitious Data and Insight Strategy and is building a new Data and Insight Function.

About You:

We are looking for someone who shares our energy and ambition for how data can be used to make a tangible difference to outcomes for people and places.

You will have proven experience in leading the design, build, and testing of data products and services within a Microsoft Azure environment. You will have a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and tools available within an Azure environment, including strong knowledge in data modelling, storage, and ETL processing. You will have experience producing relevant data models across multiple subject areas with efficient and appropriate structures for business intelligence and analysis.

As an Azure Data Engineer, you will be confident in your ability to develop, implement, and embed best practice data engineering standards, tools, and approaches, ensuring quality is central to everything we do. You will be committed to continuous improvement and have a desire to succeed – individually and as part of a team.

If you are looking for a role that is challenging and hugely rewarding, and you have the skills and ambition we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Kirklees is set in the heart of beautiful West Yorkshire and has a growing population of approximately 440,000. With the two major centres of Huddersfield and Dewsbury, it also encompasses several smaller towns. It is well served by both rail and road networks and is close to Leeds and Manchester.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Data Engineer, Azure Specialist, Data Solutions Engineer, Data Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Data Engineer.

 

Rachael Reynolds is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.  We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date  

17 November 2024, 11:55 PM

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