Data Platform Engineer – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Join our team as a Data Platform Engineer at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for an experienced Full Stack Data Platform Engineer to join our existing Data Platform Architectural Services team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract opportunity working full time (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £46,731, with salary increments awarded annually. The role is office based, but there is the availability of flexible and / or home working, which can be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Digital, Data and Technology department, as a Data Platform Engineer supporting our Data Platform Architectural Services function.

This is a rewarding role allowing you to support the department in providing exemplary customer service and providing knowledge and expertise in this exciting field. This position is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and optimisation of key data platforms and solutions within the service catalogue. This includes building and managing ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integrity, and contributing to the continuous improvement of data systems.

The role promotes a customer-first approach by collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions. It also involves maintaining and enhancing data warehouse solutions, ensuring they are well-documented, reliable, and aligned with the organisation’s overall data architecture and strategy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for data and a drive to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting data systems within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

You will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance data capabilities across the organisation, with opportunities to share your expertise and develop your skills through ongoing professional development.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone and find out more about the role, please contact Ian Woolley via email at iwoolley@dsfire.gov.uk