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We're looking for Colleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other. 

Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

More about your role 

As a Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and continuously improving our Microsoft Fabric data platform, creating a trusted and scalable foundation for reporting, customer insight and advanced analytics. You'll help shape how data is collected, transformed and made available across the business, ensuring high standards of quality, governance and security.  

You'll develop data pipelines and models that support operational and customer-focused reporting, while also taking ownership of key CRM data engineering activities. This includes building and maintaining the single customer view, customer matching and consent processes, segmentation feeds and campaign datasets. Working closely with colleagues across Data & Insight, CRM, IT and Customer teams, you'll provide reliable, business-ready data products that support better decision-making and customer experiences. You'll also contribute to platform optimisation, automation, testing, release management and operational support.  

At Places for People we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.  

Essential Criteria 

• Demonstrable experience designing, building and supporting production data pipelines, data platforms or analytical data products,
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering,
• Strong SQL skills, with practical experience using Python and/or PySpark for data engineering solutions,
• Experience implementing source control, CI/CD processes, environment promotion and release management for data solutions 
• Proven experience integrating data from APIs, databases, files and third-party platforms, alongside implementing monitoring and data quality controls.  

More about you 

You're an experienced data engineering professional who enjoys turning complex and fragmented data into reliable, scalable and reusable data products. You bring a strong understanding of data platform design, ingestion, transformation and orchestration, alongside a passion for continuous improvement and automation.  

You'll be comfortable working across a variety of source systems and technologies, with a strong focus on data quality, governance and security. Experience of CRM, customer data platforms, customer identity resolution or single customer view solutions would be advantageous, as would relevant Microsoft Fabric or Azure certifications.  

You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working with analysts, architects, suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions that support organisational goals. We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and committed to learning, development and delivering excellent outcomes for colleagues and customers alike.  

What you'll get 

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond. 

You'll receive: 

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you 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 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 skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. 

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

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