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Data Engineer

ISP Data Engineer Role Profile

Purpose of Role

Located in the UK (Office / Hybrid) and reporting to the Group Head of Data Engineering, we are seeking to hire a Data Engineer. The role will be responsible for designing, managing, and maintaining our cloud data infrastructure.

The Data Engineer will work with the other Data Engineer in a newly formed team within the group technology function. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the team and the wider Centralised Insights project team which includes an external data consultancy partner to deliver on our key objectives.

In addition, the Data Engineer will be expected to work closely with our enterprise systems owners and functional heads.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Data Engineer Key Responsibilities

The Data Engineer will be responsible owning the following aspects of our data strategy

Build and maintain our data processing architecture
Implementing, managing, and supporting a robust access control model
Management & provisioning of the cloud data infrastructure
Development of cloud-based ELT/ETL processes
Scope and source new data for ingestion
Ownership of the cloud data infrastructure, managing change and enhancements
Ensuring high levels of data security and compliance
Adhering to data policies and procedures
Supporting the BI team with any new data requests

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Experience with Azure Portal and Databricks is a must
Strong programming languages; SQL, Python, Scala, R.
Strong hands-on experience in analysing data on large datasets (Terabytes)
Extensive experience in Dimensional data modelling including complex entity relationships and historical data entities
Experience in building and delivering data marts, data warehouses, data lake and delta lake solutions.
Development of data ingestion pipelines and robust ETL frameworks. Implementation of data cleansing and data quality features in ETL pipelines.
Must have strong professional experience of data engineering
Experience in documenting low level ETL designs
Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent)
5 years or more work experience in a similar capacity
Demonstrated experience developing and operationalizing complex data projects

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.