Data Engineering Manager

Your future, as a Data Engineering Manager at mydentist

You’ll be joining our Tech and Transformations Team within the Support Centre (M26 1GG)

- The role is permanent and full time

- Hybrid working arrangements - at least 1 day per week in the Support Centre

- Supportive and forward thinking team

- You will benefit from free onsite parking and Kearsley train station is just a short walk away

- With an onsite mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days)

Your future, with us

Working at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading dental network. Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We’re ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given and we’re always there for one another.

• Developing and executing the data engineering roadmap in line with the strategic objectives of mydentist and the Data & Analytics function
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering processes, tools and methodologies
• Collaborating across the business teams to understand enterprise data needs and priorities
• Developing cutting edge solutions using services from MS Fabric and other cloud-based data engineering tools
• Troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues in a timely manner
• Leading, mentoring and developing the Data Engineering team while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration
• Driving best practices for data modelling and visualisation to set high standard
• Ensuring the team builds data models fit for purpose for future, ready for use by AI and other products as our ecosystem evolves

• 5+ years of hands on data engineering and data modelling experience, including production pipelines in Python and PySpark
• 2+ years managing a team of data professionals (BI developers combining data modelling and visualisation)
• Proven ability to set technical direction: defines the target-state architecture and roadmap, and brings the team and stakeholders with them
• Has delivered a data platform migration or modernisation; ideally to Microsoft Fabric or Azure
• Hands on experience with SQL, ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline automation
• Strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD in data environments (source control, automated testing and deployment)
• Expert in SQL with strong knowledge of data modelling techniques (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Proficient in Python and PySpark for data transformation and pipelines; able to review code and set coding standards
• Working knowledge of Fabric services for pipelines, automation and transformation (Data Factory, notebooks, Dataflows Gen2, Lakehouse, OneLake)
• Exposure to AI and Microsoft Fabric apps, and able to ensure data models are fit for purpose for future use by AI and web services
• Experience with Azure data services and Power BI; familiarity with SSRS and SSIS to lead the move off legacy tooling
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills; able to convey technical concepts and the platform vision to non-technical stakeholders

Enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately heling the nation smile.

Your future starts here

Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with the support of a caring and inclusive team who support one another.

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• Competitive Salary
• Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Annual Support Centre bonus scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits; including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline which includes free counselling sessions
• Access to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a year
• Recognition schemes including Support Centre Heroes and service awards