Data Engineer
2 year fixed term contract
Are you a data wrangler with a passion for purpose?
Join West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and help us turn data into life-saving decisions. We’re looking for a Data Engineer who’s ready to build powerful data pipelines, shape enterprise models and fuel insights that protect communities and support our frontline heroes.
This isn’t just another tech job. It’s your chance to make a real impact in a blue light organisation that values innovation, integrity and teamwork.
We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job Purpose: As a Data Engineer at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, you’ll be the architect behind the data that drives life-saving decisions. You’ll design and build smart, scalable data solutions including pipelines and models. You will be instrumental in our extract load and transformation using tools such as Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure to support our Power BI. You will be responsible for making sure our data is clean, connected and ready to power everything from frontline operations to strategic planning. Working closely with analysts and data quality experts, you’ll turn complex data into clear insights that help protect our communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure
- Create robust data models and architectures that power strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with analysts and data quality teams to ensure clean, trusted, high-performance data.
- Integrate data from operational systems, APIs and cloud platforms.
- Champion data governance, security and ethical use.
Essential requirements:
- Proven experience in data engineering, including Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, SQL, DAX or scripting languages like Python.
- A strong grasp of data modelling, semantic layers and performance optimisation.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical colleagues.
- A commitment to public service.
Job share applicants are welcome to apply.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.
We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 28th September 2025 (midnight).
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We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
