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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** First Choice Homes Oldham
- **Location:** Oldham, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Data Streaming, Transact-SQL, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Semi-structured Data, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6444d116fe6493d0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in T-SQL?, We're looking for someone with:

 * Experience in a data engineering or closely related role
 * Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured and semi-structured data
 * Experience supporting data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes or reporting platforms
 * Knowledge of data engineering principles, including ingestion, transformation, storage and orchestration
 * Experience working with multiple systems and understanding how data flows between them
 * The ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical colleagues
 * Good documentation skills and a strong eye for data quality, governance and accuracy

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python, Spark, T-SQL, CI/CD tools, CRM systems or housing systems would be beneficial, and we're interested in people who are keen to learn and develop.

## Description

* Build, maintain and improve reliable data pipelines, transformations and storage processes
 * Support the transition to Microsoft Fabric, including pipelines, Lakehouses, warehouses and semantic models
 * Work with colleagues across Data, ICT and operational teams to understand requirements and deliver practical data solutions
 * Help improve data quality, governance, documentation and automation
 * Support data literacy activity by sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence with data
 * Produce clear technical documentation so solutions are easy to maintain, audit and improve
 * Contribute to pilots, proof-of-value work and digital transformation projects


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