Data Engineer

As a Data Engineer at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, you’ll be the architect behind the data that drives life-saving decisions. You’ll design and build smart, scalable data solutions including pipelines and models. You will be instrumental in our extract load and transformation using tools such as Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure to support our Power BI. You will be responsible for making sure our data is clean, connected and ready to power everything from frontline operations to strategic planning. Working closely with analysts and data quality experts, you’ll turn complex data into clear insights that help protect our communities., * Design and build scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure.

• Create robust data models and architectures that power strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with analysts and data quality teams to ensure clean, trusted, high-performance data.
• Integrate data from operational systems, APIs and cloud platforms.
• Champion data governance, security and ethical use.

• Proven experience in data engineering, including Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, SQL, DAX or scripting languages like Python.
• A strong grasp of data modelling, semantic layers and performance optimisation.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• A commitment to public service.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our hybrid working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check., We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Car scheme
• On-site parking, £39,152 to £41,771 per annum + 4% managerial uplift + £2,500 market rate supplement (market supplement is non-contractual & reviewed annually). [National Pay Award for 2026 pending].

Please do not apply via the ‘apply now’ feature on Indeed. The only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/careers and complete our online application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Are you a data wrangler with a passion for purpose?

Join West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and help us turn data into life-saving decisions. We’re looking for a Data Engineer who’s ready to build powerful data pipelines, shape enterprise models and fuel insights that protect communities and support our frontline heroes.

This isn’t just another tech job. It’s your chance to make a real impact in a blue light organisation that values innovation, integrity and teamwork.

What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme.