Data Engineer - 2 roles


Company:	Sheffield Hallam University
Salary:	£46,049 - £58,225
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 1WB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

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.

The role involves:

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.

You will have;

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).

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements

You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Find out more about the LGPS

If you are currently a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

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