Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid (Cardiff 3 days / Home 2 days)

£40,596 – £44,163 (Grade 10)

Full-time, Permanent

Shape the future of data at ACT

ACT is undergoing a major digital and data transformation, and we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help us build a modern, scalable and trusted data platform.

You’ll play a key role in turning fragmented systems and legacy data into reliable, high-quality insight that supports decision-making across the organisation.

At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We’re looking for someone who brings respect, openness, integrity and innovation, and who can confidently work across technical and non-technical teams.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll design and build data pipelines, improve data quality, support reporting, and contribute to our wider digital and AI transformation journey.

What you’ll do

Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations (ETL/ELT)

Work with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory or similar tools

Develop and improve data models and reporting structures

Support Power BI and analytics solutions

Improve data quality, governance and legacy systems

Contribute to AI readiness and digital transformation projects

What we’re looking for

Strong experience in data engineering and SQL

Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g. Fabric, Azure, Databricks or Synapse)

Data modelling and problem-solving skills

Experience with Power BI or similar tools

Ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong understanding of data architecture and governance

Why join ACT?

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we are passionate about delivering meaningful impact — and equally committed to supporting our people to grow, develop and succeed.

We offer

• Generous annual leave, including additional company shutdown periods ( up to 45 days total leave entitlement)
• Hybrid working (3 days in our Cardiff Head Office and 2 days from home)
• Health and wellbeing support, including wellbeing activities and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to be part of a major digital and data transformation programme
• Investors in People Platinum accredited organisation, recognised as one of the UK’s top employers

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness and dignity for all. Our FREDIE values — Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement — are central to how we work with both staff and learners.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

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