Data Platform Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,731 to £49,764 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | The Knowle Clyst St George, Exeter EX3 0NW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Join our team as a Data Platform Engineer at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for an experienced Full Stack Data Platform Engineer to join our existing Data Platform Architectural Services team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract opportunity working full time (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £46,731, with salary increments awarded annually. The role is office based, but there is the availability of flexible and / or home working, which can be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Digital, Data and Technology department, as a Data Platform Engineer supporting our Data Platform Architectural Services function.
This is a rewarding role allowing you to support the department in providing exemplary customer service and providing knowledge and expertise in this exciting field. This position is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and optimisation of key data platforms and solutions within the service catalogue. This includes building and managing ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integrity, and contributing to the continuous improvement of data systems.
The role promotes a customer-first approach by collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions. It also involves maintaining and enhancing data warehouse solutions, ensuring they are well-documented, reliable, and aligned with the organisation’s overall data architecture and strategy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for data and a drive to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting data systems within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
You will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance data capabilities across the organisation, with opportunities to share your expertise and develop your skills through ongoing professional development.
What we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
• Relevant experience in a data development, data engineering, or similar technical role.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.
• Practical experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, ideally within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• The ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective, scalable data solutions.
• Strong stakeholder focus, demonstrated by:
o A commitment to continuous improvement through user feedback and performance insights.
o The ability to interpret and respond to stakeholder data needs with clarity and empathy.
o The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise tasks across multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• A broad knowledge of data platforms, tools, and technologies (e.g. SQL, data modelling, scripting languages, Power BI).
• Experience working with cloud technologies and modern data platforms, particularly within Microsoft’s data ecosystem.
• Proactive approach, with the confidence to take a lead role in designing and delivering data solutions when required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on data integrity.
• The ability to promote a data-driven culture within the team, actively supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
• Able to produce clear technical documentation, including data flows, solution designs, and validation processes.
• A commitment to developing and delivering data solutions that are reliable, secure, and aligned with organisational strategy.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone and find out more about the role, please contact Ian Woolley via email at iwoolley@dsfire.gov.uk
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for an experienced Full Stack Data Platform Engineer to join our existing Data Platform Architectural Services team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract opportunity working full time (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £46,731, with salary increments awarded annually. The role is office based, but there is the availability of flexible and / or home working, which can be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Digital, Data and Technology department, as a Data Platform Engineer supporting our Data Platform Architectural Services function.
This is a rewarding role allowing you to support the department in providing exemplary customer service and providing knowledge and expertise in this exciting field. This position is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and optimisation of key data platforms and solutions within the service catalogue. This includes building and managing ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integrity, and contributing to the continuous improvement of data systems.
The role promotes a customer-first approach by collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions. It also involves maintaining and enhancing data warehouse solutions, ensuring they are well-documented, reliable, and aligned with the organisation’s overall data architecture and strategy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for data and a drive to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting data systems within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
You will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance data capabilities across the organisation, with opportunities to share your expertise and develop your skills through ongoing professional development.
What we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
• Relevant experience in a data development, data engineering, or similar technical role.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.
• Practical experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, ideally within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• The ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective, scalable data solutions.
• Strong stakeholder focus, demonstrated by:
o A commitment to continuous improvement through user feedback and performance insights.
o The ability to interpret and respond to stakeholder data needs with clarity and empathy.
o The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise tasks across multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• A broad knowledge of data platforms, tools, and technologies (e.g. SQL, data modelling, scripting languages, Power BI).
• Experience working with cloud technologies and modern data platforms, particularly within Microsoft’s data ecosystem.
• Proactive approach, with the confidence to take a lead role in designing and delivering data solutions when required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on data integrity.
• The ability to promote a data-driven culture within the team, actively supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
• Able to produce clear technical documentation, including data flows, solution designs, and validation processes.
• A commitment to developing and delivering data solutions that are reliable, secure, and aligned with organisational strategy.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone and find out more about the role, please contact Ian Woolley via email at iwoolley@dsfire.gov.uk
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