Senior Data Engineer

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• Designing, building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, and SQL.
  
• Creating and managing ETL workflows to ingest, transform and prepare complex healthcare data for use.
  
• Working with colleagues to solve data issues, improve performance, and ensure data is accurate and available.
  
• Translating business needs into secure, scalable technical solutions that support CQC's mission.
  
• Supporting and mentoring team members to build a collaborative, high-performing environment.
  

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• Experience building scalable data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL Server to support complex projects.
  
• Ability to create and improve ETL workflows using Python, with a focus on automation and performance across cloud-based systems.
  
• Experience mentoring others and sharing best practices to support a collaborative, high-performing team.
  
• Ability to design tools and services that make data easier to understand and use, helping teams make better decisions.
  

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• Expertise in cloud-based data engineering - You have experience creating strong, scalable data solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL Server. You're confident using Python to build and improve ETL workflows and automate data processes.
  
• Understanding of the full data lifecycle - You know how to model, organise, and process data efficiently. You use this knowledge to build reliable systems that perform well and grow with the organisation's needs.
  
• Leadership and collaboration skills - You support others by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, and encouraging good technical practices. You care about the quality of your work and help those around you succeed.
  
• Impactful innovation - You've created tools and services that make data easier to understand and use-helping teams make better decisions and deliver better outcomes.
  

At the Care Quality Commission (CQC), over 3,000 people end each day knowing they've helped improve lives. We make sure health and social care services across England are safe, kind, and high-quality-and we support them to get even better.

Every role at CQC matters. Whether you're working with data, supporting inspections, or shaping policy, you'll be part of a team that cares deeply about making a difference. If you're someone who acts with integrity, works well with others, and wants to help improve care for people, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

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• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
  
• Training and development opportunities.
  
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
  
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
  
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!
  

Please see our benefits page for the full list.