Data Engineer
Closing in 19 days (13 April 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £29,226 - £31,139 per annum
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 13 April 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Data Engineer to join UCS College Group as part of our Digital Development team. This is a mid-level role suited to someone who already has solid commercial experience building and supporting data solutions within a Microsoft ecosystem and is ready to take ownership of core data processes.
The immediate focus of the role is to strengthen how we extract, structure, analyse, and interpret data across the organisation. You’ll play a key role not only in improving ETL/ELT processes and building reliable data structures, but also in transforming raw data into clear, actionable insight that supports academic performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
You will work closely with reporting teams and business stakeholders to understand analytical requirements, shape datasets that answer real organisational questions, and ensure that insight is accurate, timely, and trusted. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between data engineering and practical analysis – ensuring that data is not only well-engineered, but genuinely useful.
In addition to day-to-day delivery, you’ll help shape our broader Data Strategy and Digital Roadmap as we transition to a lakehouse-supported medallion architecture.
You’ll work closely with software engineers, DevOps colleagues, reporting teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions in a hybrid-cloud Azure environment.
What is in it for me?
The College group offers a range of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme. Please see our website for further detail