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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Metropolitan Thames Valley - **Location:** Sidcup, UK - **Salary:** £50,531.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Validation, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Azure Data Factory, Git, Powerquery, SC Clearance, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Alteryx, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815464952-data-engineer ## About the Role * You're confident with SQL - writing queries, building stored procedures, and designing databases is second nature. * You've worked with ETL tools like Alteryx, SSIS, FME or Python, and you know how to move and transform data efficiently. * You have experience building solutions in cloud platforms like Azure Data Factory or Data Bricks, or you're keen to get stuck in. * You understand how relational databases and data warehouses work, and you've had a hand in designing them. * You're comfortable solving problems independently whether it's debugging a script or figuring out why a pipeline isn't behaving. * You've written batch or PowerShell scripts before and know how to automate tasks when needed. * You can explain technical ideas clearly, whether you're talking to a fellow engineer or someone who's never seen a line of code. * You're self-motivated, detail-focused, and always looking for ways to improve how things are done., * You've used version control tools like GIT and understand the value of keeping things organised and collaborative. * You've worked with automated testing and know how to build reliable, repeatable processes. * You're familiar with Agile ways of working and enjoy being part of a fast-moving, iterative team. * You've handled geospatial data or dabbled in machine learning, or maybe even both. * You've built dashboards or reports using tools like Power BI, Power Query or Tableau. * You've worked in a SharePoint environment and know how to make the most of it. * You've written code in Java, Scala or other programming languages and enjoy exploring new tech. ## Description Security Clearance: This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post. More details are available at Metropolitan Police Vetting and UK Security Clearance., * Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines for analytics and operational use. * Optimize databases and implement data validation and cleansing processes. * Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions. * Support junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. * Help transition our data infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. * Occasionally support operational policing through overtime. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [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) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## 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) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)