Data Engineer

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's the people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.

More about your role

The Group IT function has a critical role to play in supporting the Group's commitment to put ‘People First' and to be a digital business. Our strategic objective is to partner with the business functions to proactively deliver innovative digital solutions and create technology platforms that allow the Group to flex and operate in an environment in which the pace of change, often technology-driven, continues to increase enabling the Group to meet and exceed its strategic objectives ensuring that people are our first priority.

As a Data Engineer you will build, manage and optimise data pipelines and then produce the data in an easy-to-read customer focused format. You will be considered a blend of data and analytics “evangelist,” “data guru” and “fixer”.

This role will follow a Hybrid working patter and your time will be split between working from the Office and working from Home

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

You will have expansive knowledge of Data and Analytics as well as experience working with popular database programming languages such as SQL and PL/SQL ..Experience working with large, heterogeneous datasets in formats such as ETL, ELT, data replication, CDC, API design and access is required whilst skills and experience using Google GCP, Agile project management and Microsoft Windows platforms are beneficial.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Essential car allowance to cover the wear and tear on your car for any travel associated with your role
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.