Data Platform Engineer

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced, Full Stack Data Platform Engineer to our existing Data Platform Architectural Services team, working within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department. You will join us on a full time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £48,226 (gross) per annum.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.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

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.

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• 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:
• A commitment to continuous improvement through user feedback and performance insights.
• The ability to interpret and respond to stakeholder data needs with clarity and empathy.
• 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., * Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvement; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously; deliver expected outcomes and effectively overcome barriers to change.
• Ability to work to and deliver to deadlines.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with ambiguity with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and workflows for completed work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services' Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £48,226.00-£51,356.00 per year