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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Oxfordshire County Council
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Discovery, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Microsoft Copilot, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Talend, Data Layers, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Data Lineage, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b33c2e9373dd51d2

## About the Role

* Significant experience of developing data integration, migration and data warehousing solutions using one or more ETL platforms, such as Talend, Microsoft Fabric, FME or SSIS.
 * In-depth working knowledge of SQL, with the ability to write and optimise queries and stored procedures.
 * Experience building robust data pipelines using Python, PySpark or other relevant programming languages.
 * Solid hands-on experience of designing and developing Microsoft Fabric solutions across pipelines, lakehouses, warehouses and data layers.
 * Strong data modelling skills, with experience designing scalable and maintainable models for data integration, warehousing, analytics and reporting.
 * Strong data discovery skills, including locating, understanding and analysing source data.
 * Experience of implementing testing and data quality controls to identify, prevent and resolve data anomalies.
 * Experience of creating and maintaining data catalogues, technical metadata and data lineage using Microsoft Purview or another metadata management platform would be advantageous.

## Description

* Designing and delivering scalable, reliable and reusable data engineering solutions.
 * Building ETL/ELT pipelines and integrations using ETL tools, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Python and other appropriate technologies.
 * Designing and configuring Microsoft Fabric pipelines, lakehouses, data warehouses and data models.
 * Supporting the migration of on-premises data workloads to Microsoft Fabric.
 * Implementing data quality controls, testing, monitoring and technical documentation.
 * Applying data architecture standards and engineering best practices.
 * Translating complex business requirements into practical, maintainable data solutions.
 * Creating and maintaining data catalogue, metadata management and data lineage.
 * Working collaboratively with technical teams, analysts and business stakeholders., At OCC, you'll be part of a team that's not only passionate about what we do, but also about how we do it. We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, and we're proud to offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do.
 * Hybrid working - Benefit from a flexible mix of home and office working, with typically around one day a week in the office for collaboration.
 * Culture of flexible working - Flexibility is important to deliver the service and to suit individual lifestyles. We encourage discussion at interview as we acknowledge there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.
 * Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
 * Technology to support agile working - with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity