Data Engineer in Lichfield

Data Engineer

Hybrid – Lichfield (1 day per week in Group Support Office)

Shape the Future of Data at Voyage Care

At Voyage Care, we're driven by a simple but powerful purpose: Fulfilling Lives for All. As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist support services, we help thousands of people with learning disabilities, autism, brain and spinal injuries, and other complex needs to live fulfilling and independent lives. Supporting over 3,500 individuals nationwide, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do.

We're now looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team and play a key role in developing scalable, reliable, and innovative data solutions that support better business decisions across the organisation.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Data Engineer who enjoys taking ownership and delivering end‑to‑end solutions. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines on the Microsoft Azure platform, ensuring high‑quality, governed data is available for reporting and analytics.

Working closely with Data Engineers, BI Developers, and stakeholders across the business, you'll translate requirements into scalable technical solutions while driving improvements across our data platform.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and building end‑to‑end ETL/ELT pipelines

Developing scalable data models and optimised SQL transformations

Monitoring and improving data quality, reliability, and performance

Delivering technical data projects from concept to production

Enhancing our Azure data platform using Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL

Implementing data security and governance controls

Collaborating with internal teams and third‑party partners

Creating and maintaining technical documentation and data standards

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience delivering production‑grade data engineering solutions

Strong Azure data platform expertise (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics)

Advanced SQL skills including data modelling and optimisation

Experience using Python for data processing and automation

Knowledge of Git, CI/CD practices, and Agile delivery methods

Understanding of data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks

Ability to manage priorities, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Desirable

Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouses, Dataflows Gen2, Real‑Time Analytics)

Databricks, PySpark, Delta Lake

dbt (data build tool)

Experience within healthcare, social care, or other regulated environments

Why Join Voyage Care?

In return, you'll join a values‑driven organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference. We offer:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Pension scheme and life assurance

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts and Blue Light Card funding

Enhanced family‑friendly policies

Wellbeing support and flexible pay access through Wagestream

Long service awards and referral bonuses

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