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The Data Lineage Engineer will play a critical role in delivering the organisation’s data lineage work. This role is responsible for the technical discovery, mapping, and documentation of data flows across systems, integrations, and databases. The engineer will reverse engineer existing technical assets, surface metadata, and create clear, maintainable technical documentation that supports governance, audit readiness, and operational improvements.
- Inventory all systems and data sources, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data environments.
- Document technical metadata, ownership, and system interfaces in collaboration with system owners and SMEs.
- Map end-to-end data flows, including ETL pipelines, APIs, integrations, and batch processes.
- Develop visual models of data movement from source to consumption destinations (BI tools, apps, warehouses).
- Contribute technical definitions and lineage insights to the Data Dictionary.
- Produce high quality, standardised documentation suitable for inclusion in governance platforms.
Requirements
- Strong SQL skills, with experience reverse engineering stored procedures and database objects.
- Proven background in data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration technologies.
- Experience mapping complex data flows across heterogeneous systems.
- Ability to interpret and document technical metadata with precision.
- Experience with data catalogue or metadata management tools, such as Purview.
- Familiarity with API integrations, workflow automation, or legacy systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Lakehouse)
About the company
At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone’s a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We’re a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.
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