Senior Data Engineer Job at Migrant Help (Home based)

Senior Data Engineer

Migrant Help

Location:
United Kingdom , Home based

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

47000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Part of the Technology and Transformation Analytics team, the Senior Data Engineer is a new and exciting role at Migrant Help. You will lead the design and development of ‘single source of truth’ data systems, ensuring our architecture is scalable, secure, and fit for purpose. You will implement layered architecture within Microsoft Fabric to reduce duplicative data processes and enable data lineage, validation against raw data, and seamless integration of diverse sources. The Senior Data Engineer will champion best practices in data management, governance and assurance, working closely with the Analytics team to embed these standards across our work. You will implement version control, testing and validation processes throughout our codebase, ensuring accuracy and reliability at every stage.

Job Responsibility:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable ‘single source of truth’ data systems within Microsoft Fabric
Integrate and consolidate diverse data sources, ensuring seamless data flow and minimising duplication
Help Migrant Help to implement a layered data architecture with clear separation of raw, transformed, and curated data to support data lineage and validation
Establish and uphold rigorous data governance protocols, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
Champion best practices in data management, including documentation, cataloguing, and endorsement of data assets using Microsoft Purview
Implement comprehensive source control, testing, and validation processes to ensure accuracy and reliability
Partner with the Head of Analytics and key stakeholders to map, catalogue, and consolidate data assets
Collaborate with the Analytics team to embed data management and assurance standards across all analytics activities
Provide technical expertise and solutions to support data-driven decision-making across directorates
Monitor emerging technologies and analytics trends, recommending and adopting new tools and techniques where they deliver clear business value
Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reporting capabilities through automation and process improvement
Line manage an expanding team of Data Engineers
Mentor and support Data Analysts and Data Engineers, sharing technical expertise and promoting best practices
Deliver training and guidance on new tools, technologies, and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning
Help to establish quality assurance and peer review practices across the Analytics team to build confidence in our pipelines and data products
Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing, helping team members solve complex data challenges and develop innovative solutions

Requirements:

Hands-on experience designing and maintaining scalable data architectures, preferably using Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics
Proven track record in implementing data governance protocols, ensuring data quality, lineage, and compliance
Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of colleagues through mentoring, training, or supporting professional development within analytics or data teams
Experience building and consuming APIs for data integration and automation
Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)
Be able to provide a valid passport
Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years
Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment

What we offer:

Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance
Enhanced family friendly provisions
Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions
Wellbeing support
Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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