Senior Data Developer - West Midlands, UK
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £64,787 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | West Midlands, UK, B16 8TP |
| Cwmni: | Housing 21 |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1197141 |
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Senior Data Developer
Salary: £64,787 per annum
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
Location: This is hybrid role therefore the successful applicant must be able to commute easily to our Head Office in Birmingham
The role
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Data Developer to join our IT Technical Services here at Housing 21.
Within the role of Senior Data Developer you will be expected to be a key builder of the data systems within H21, empowering users to analyse quality data to serve growing business needs. As well as actively delivering project requirements, the role will entail translating technical strategy from the Systems Architect & Development Manager and senior stakeholders into tangible high quality, scalable solutions for business areas within Housing 21.
You will play a key role in mentoring and guiding members of the Development team towards maturing their skills and practices by introducing them to new and innovative tools and methodologies.
The post holder will lead in the Design and Development of robust data pipelines across batch and near real-time processing patterns and contribute to architecture discussions and cloud migration strategies as well as collaborating with clients to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
You will be involved in creating and maintaining technical documentation, as well as communicating with stakeholders and other teams. Supporting with internal capability development by sharing expertise and experience as well as provide resolution on BAU issues within the H21 technical environments when escalated beyond the Service Desk.
The role is Hybrid therefore you must live within a commutable distance of our Head Office in Birmingham to meet the requirements of the role.
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job profile attached.
We’d love to meet you!
What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
• Substantial experience in a data engineering role utilising Microsoft Synapse, ADF or Fabric
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft data technologies including Fabric
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse and modern analytics architectures
• Proficiency with using PySpark, SQL and Power Query (M) within a Microsoft data environment
• Experience implementing medallion (bronze/silver/gold) patterns
• Solid grasp of data modelling, data quality, and governance concepts
• Strong experience of ETL/ELT approaches, and data modelling techniques
• Proven track record of delivering production analytical platforms
• Experience of using Azure DevOps for managing tasks and source code and building and using CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of platform governance, security, and workspace strategies
• Experience of ingesting SQL, ODATA, Rest APIs, Flat file imports, etc. into Microsoft data technologies
• GCSE Maths & English, grade C or above
Why us?
We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.
Closing date for applications: 14 May 2026
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Salary: £64,787 per annum
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
Location: This is hybrid role therefore the successful applicant must be able to commute easily to our Head Office in Birmingham
The role
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Data Developer to join our IT Technical Services here at Housing 21.
Within the role of Senior Data Developer you will be expected to be a key builder of the data systems within H21, empowering users to analyse quality data to serve growing business needs. As well as actively delivering project requirements, the role will entail translating technical strategy from the Systems Architect & Development Manager and senior stakeholders into tangible high quality, scalable solutions for business areas within Housing 21.
You will play a key role in mentoring and guiding members of the Development team towards maturing their skills and practices by introducing them to new and innovative tools and methodologies.
The post holder will lead in the Design and Development of robust data pipelines across batch and near real-time processing patterns and contribute to architecture discussions and cloud migration strategies as well as collaborating with clients to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
You will be involved in creating and maintaining technical documentation, as well as communicating with stakeholders and other teams. Supporting with internal capability development by sharing expertise and experience as well as provide resolution on BAU issues within the H21 technical environments when escalated beyond the Service Desk.
The role is Hybrid therefore you must live within a commutable distance of our Head Office in Birmingham to meet the requirements of the role.
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job profile attached.
We’d love to meet you!
What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
• Substantial experience in a data engineering role utilising Microsoft Synapse, ADF or Fabric
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft data technologies including Fabric
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse and modern analytics architectures
• Proficiency with using PySpark, SQL and Power Query (M) within a Microsoft data environment
• Experience implementing medallion (bronze/silver/gold) patterns
• Solid grasp of data modelling, data quality, and governance concepts
• Strong experience of ETL/ELT approaches, and data modelling techniques
• Proven track record of delivering production analytical platforms
• Experience of using Azure DevOps for managing tasks and source code and building and using CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of platform governance, security, and workspace strategies
• Experience of ingesting SQL, ODATA, Rest APIs, Flat file imports, etc. into Microsoft data technologies
• GCSE Maths & English, grade C or above
Why us?
We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made.
An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.
Closing date for applications: 14 May 2026
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.