Data Engineer
Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric & Power BI)
The Job
As a Data Engineer, you will be the architect of our clients data ecosystem. You will design and implement end-to-end solutions within Microsoft Fabric, ensuring our data architecture is robust, scalable, and aligned with our enterprise goals. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Building the Foundation: Implementing Lakehouse, Warehousing, and Notebook solutions within Fabric.
- Pipeline Construction: Developing ELT/ETL pipelines from diverse sources including ERP (Dynamics Business Central), Finance, Procurement, and BIM/CDE data.
- Intelligence & Insights: Maintaining semantic models for Power BI to ensure high-performance datasets and clear business KPIs.
- Governance & Security: Managing the Medallion layer structure, security, lineage, and sensitivity labels.
- DevOps Excellence: Implementing CI/CD for data artifacts to ensure seamless deployments.
- Collaboration: Working closely with Estimators, Commercial Managers, and Site Ops to translate complex construction requirements into actionable data models.
About You
You are a data professional who thrives at the intersection of technical engineering and business value. You have a "get things done" attitude and a passion for clean, governed data.
Your Technical Toolkit:
- Microsoft Fabric: Hands-on expertise with Lakehouse/Warehouse, Dataflows, Pipelines, and PySpark Notebooks.
- Power BI: Mastery of Star Schema, DAX, RLS, and deployment pipelines.
- Data Engineering: Deep knowledge of ETL design, partitioning, and data quality frameworks.
- Programming: Strong SQL and Python (PySpark) skills.
- Integrations: Experience with API, REST, ODBC, and ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred).
- DevOps: Solid understanding of Version Control (Git) and CI/CD.
The Company
We are a unique and prestigious Social Enterprise with a legacy spanning over 100 years. Unlike traditional firms, we operate with a deep sense of purpose, reinvesting 100% of our profits back into the local community to create a lasting positive impact. By joining us, you aren’t just building data solutions; you are contributing to a century-long mission of social good and community empowerment.
Why You Should Do This Job
This is a rare opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of Microsoft technology. We are moving fast with Microsoft Fabric, meaning you will be one of the few professionals in the market gaining deep, enterprise-level experience with this suite. Beyond the tech, you get the immense satisfaction of knowing your work directly funds community projects rather than just lining shareholder pockets.
Location
Hybrid (3 days on the office in Preston)
The Money
£60,000 + Benefits
What You Should Do Now
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If you have questions about this job before applying, please contact us at initi8 HQ. We’d love to tell you more about the role and our mission.
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