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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Integration Engineer - **Company:** Outcomes First Group - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Salary:** £49,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Standard Sql, Azure Machine Learning, Systems Integration, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://candidate.ofgeducationcare.co.uk/322727OFG ## About the Role We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for using technology to deliver meaningful business outcomes., Essential * Proven experience in a Data Integration Engineer, Integration Developer or similar role. * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Warehouse and Data Factory solutions. * Experience designing and developing ETL processes, data pipelines and integration solutions. * Strong SQL and Python skills, with experience using PySpark. * Experience building solutions using Microsoft Power Automate. * Experience working with REST APIs, integrations and authentication methods such as OAuth and Entra ID. * Strong understanding of data architecture, governance and security principles. * Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and integration platforms. Desirable * Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI-powered business solutions. * Knowledge of Azure AI services and emerging AI technologies. * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Knowledge of Microsoft Purview and data governance frameworks. * Experience with Dataverse and wider Microsoft Power Platform technologies. * Relevant Microsoft certifications including Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Power Platform Developer Associate or equivalent. * Experience working within a multi-site or complex organisational environment. ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology function where you'll be responsible for designing, developing and supporting integrations, data solutions and automation platforms across the Group. Acting as a technical specialist, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, software providers and internal teams to ensure secure, reliable and efficient data flow between our core business applications. You'll also play a key role in developing modern data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and supporting the adoption of automation and AI technologies across the organisation. Using tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate and Copilot Studio, you'll help improve business processes, enhance reporting capabilities and drive innovation through data and automation., * Design, develop, maintain and support integrations between key business systems and applications. * Build and optimise data pipelines, transformation processes and data solutions using Microsoft Fabric. * Develop and maintain Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions to support reporting, analytics and business intelligence requirements. * Create and support automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate to improve business efficiency. * Design and develop Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to enhance automation and user self-service capabilities. * Develop AI-powered solutions using Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure AI technologies. * Implement best practice engineering, testing, deployment and support processes across integrations and automation solutions. * Monitor and troubleshoot data, integration and automation services, ensuring high availability and performance. * Ensure all solutions meet security, governance and compliance requirements. * Work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate processes and improve data accessibility. * Support continuous improvement across data engineering, integration, reporting and AI capabilities. * Provide technical guidance and expertise to internal teams and third-party suppliers. ## Related Videos - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)