Senior Data Engineer

Blue Cross UK

. Lead optimisation of Blue Cross’s data architecture and pipelines .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBurford • United KingdomSenior💰 £36,053 - £38,577 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data engineering, focusing on the development and optimization of ETL pipelines, data architecture, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with diverse audiences and ensuring high data quality for effective analysis and reporting.

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Data Engineering ExperienceETL Pipeline DevelopmentData Quality ControlSQL ProficiencyGDPR Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data SynthesisData Ingestion PatternsData WarehousingCloud-Based SolutionsAutomated Data FlowsData ComplianceData ArchitectureAPI ConnectionsData CleansingData Integration

Soft Skills

Adaptable CommunicationCoaching and MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BIFaststatsPeoplestageSQLExcelVBABlenderD365Microsoft Data Technologies

Industry Keywords

Charity Sector ExperienceNot For Profit ExperienceData Management Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead optimisation of Blue Cross’s data architecture and pipelines
Build, deploy, and maintain high-performance automated data flows
Develop and refine ETL pipelines and API connections
Integrate, cleanse, and ingest data from internal platforms, external partners, and CRM systems
Maintain and evolve central data repositories
Ensure data is securely structured, compliant with regulatory standards, and accessible for analysis and reporting in tools such as Power BI
Establish automated monitoring to identify and resolve data quality anomalies
Standardise operating documentation
Drive efficiencies within direct marketing and operational campaigns
Act as escalation point for complex data integration challenges
Coach and mentor the Data Engineer
Collaborate with the Data Manager and Information Services colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in data engineering
Highly accomplished in data synthesis
Experience of working with a variety of database solutions
Good understanding of typical ingestion patterns (eg ETL, ELT)
Experience of collaborating with technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to adapt communication approach to meet the needs of different audiences
An understanding of the issues of data ingestion and effective quality control to ensure that data is always a high standard to enable us to achieve charity objectives
Awareness of data management best practice, including ensuring data compliance, and experience in processes and routines that mean the highest data quality is achieved
High aptitude for quickly learning new tools
Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply Blue Cross values
Experience or knowledge of data warehousing and cloud-based solutions to combine multiple data/application sources
Knowledge of Faststats, Peoplestage, SQL, Excel, VBA, Blender
Knowledge of GDPR
Knowledge of CRM applications like D365 and Microsoft data technologies
Experience working for a charity or not for profit organisation is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Health cash plan
Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
Life assurance
20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Recognition scheme
Annual volunteer days
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers