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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Outcomes First Group
- **Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £45,000 - £50,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Continuous Integration, HR Analytics
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://candidate.ofgeducationcare.co.uk/330318OFG

## About the Role

* Basic SQL and Python knowledge.

 * Understanding of databases, data pipelines and data quality.

 * Familiarity with formats such as CSV and JSON.

 * Awareness of REST APIs and source control such as Git.

 * Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

 * Interest in learning Microsoft Fabric and cloud data technologies.

Experience may come from employment, education, an apprenticeship or personal projects.

Desirable Skills

 * Experience with Microsoft Fabric or another cloud data platform.

 * Familiarity with data warehouses, Lakehouses, PySpark or Delta Lake.

 * Awareness of testing and CI/CD practices.

 * A relevant qualification or certification.

## Description

Support the development and maintenance of reliable, secure data pipelines and data solutions. Work with colleagues and technology providers to make data available for reporting and analytics., * Build and maintain data pipelines and transformations.

 * Support Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse solutions.

 * Write SQL and Python for data processing.

 * Monitor data processes and resolve issues.

 * Perform data-quality checks.

 * Support testing, documentation and deployments.

 * Follow data security and governance standards.

 * Work with stakeholders to understand data requirements.

 * Improve the reliability and efficiency of data processes.