Join Sheffield Hallam University as a Data Engineer and play a key role in shaping the University’s data landscape. You will design, build and maintain scalable data solutions that deliver valuable insights and support informed decision-making across the organisation. We are looking for experienced data professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in a values driven organisation where your work supports student success and organisational improvement, while offering a collaborative culture, strong work-life balance and opportunities for continuous professional development.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines to support reporting and analytics
• Developing, optimising and maintaining data models that enable effective reporting, business intelligence and data-driven decision making.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and optimising data solutions to ensure performance and reliability.
• Promoting innovation, security and continuous improvement by contributing to data engineering best practices, standards and governance across the organisation.
• Supporting corporate change initiatives, ensuring successful technical delivery of transformation programmes, including the implementation of the University’s Data Strategy.
• Designing and developing integrations, workflows and automations using low-code platforms, APIs, and modern integration technologies.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable and sustainable technical solutions.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing technical documentations, data standards and knowledge libraries to support knowledge sharing.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise to colleagues, supporting a culture of collaboration and development.

• Proven experience designing, developing and supporting ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Good understanding of data modelling principles and the creation of data solutions that support reporting and analytics.
• Experience working with Microsoft data technologies.
• A strong ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing business and technical requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• An understanding of corporate change processes and the role IT plays in digital transformation.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).