Data Engineer

Big Life Group
Greater Manchester
3 months ago
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As our Data Engineer, you'll play a vital role in shaping how we use data across The Big Life Group. Working as part of a small and collaborative data team, you'll ensure that our data is reliable, secure, and accessible - helping us deliver insights that improve lives and services. You'll work within our Azure environment, developing and maintaining the data warehouse, promoting data quality, and optimising performance. You'll collaborate with a range of teams – from developers and IT to operations and leadership – turning complex business needs into effective data solutions. If you enjoy solving problems, building data infrastructure, and improving how organisations use information, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while developing your own skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.


Our Values

  • Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
  • Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
  • Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
  • Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
  • Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people's experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
  • Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer. Working at Big Life At Big Life, work is more than a job – it's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day.

Be yourself – We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks – from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more – create space to connect and support each other.


Benefits that matter

We offer more than a payslip – you'll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25‑30 days' annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle‑to‑work, free eye tests and more – little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.


Recognition and culture

Recognised as outstanding – We're proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK's outstanding places to work, with a two‑star accreditation in 2024. Our people describe a culture of trust and flexibility, where you can plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.


Position details

Data Engineer: The basics
Salary Competitive
Hours Full‑time, 35 hours per week (or part‑time considered) on a permanent contract
Annual leave


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