Data Visualisation Engineer

Data Visualisation Engineer

Location: UK

Salary: £41,000 per annum

We are Forward, the social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime or addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

What you will be doing

The Data Visualisation Engineer (DVE) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Data Visualisation systems and dashboards. Using a variety of tools and technologies to create interactive and visually appealing representations of data that enable users to quickly and easily understand complex data sets.

Services are designed to deliver a range of interventions, programmes, workshops, advice and guidance for our clients.

As a member of the Data & Performance Team, the DVE will provide support to all Forward services to ensure large datasets are accessible and reported in a timely manner to all key stakeholders.

By working closely with the Data Control Managers and other stakeholders, the DVE contributes to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our services, enabling data informed decision-making and driving positive outcomes for our organisation and its clients.

What we are looking for

• Develop a deep understanding of Forward Trust’s data assets and how they can be used to support our services activities across the organisation.
• Lead on data engineering projects ranging from small to large either individually or as part of a project team.
• Design and implement scalable and reliable data pipelines and platforms using various technology solutions.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources and formats.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by applying data governance and validation rules.
• Optimise data performance and efficiency by tuning, partitioning, indexing, and caching data.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata.
• Create and update data documentation and specifications.
• Collaborate with DCMs, Operational Managers and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Support and troubleshoot data issues and incidents.
• Research and evaluate new data technologies and trends.
• Builds strong relationships with and makes full use of the support offered by line management and head office functions.

What we offer

• Training opportunities and career development
• Flexible working
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Person specification

Below is a list of the qualities that we are looking for in applicants to this post. Please address each of these points in your application.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years in Data Engineering with a proven track record or equivalent experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Work well independently or in a team, with a commitment to detail and quality and the ability to share knowledge and support end-users.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, Java, or C# programming languages.
• Comfortable working with cloud services.
• Proficient with Data Visualisation tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experienced in data warehousing and lake technologies, with the ability to model data effectively.
• Hands-on experience in designing, planning, maintaining and documenting reliable and scalable data infrastructure and data products in complex environments.
• Skilled in data integration, ETL processes, and ensuring data quality.
• Capable of turning data into insights using visualisation and reporting tools.
• Able to effectively document business use-cases, data sources, and analytical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people of all levels and to work on own initiative in preparing correspondence.

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science or related field or relevant experience.

Desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in using Nebula, R&M, SystmOne, Data Entry Tool (DET), DAMs and C-Nomis, Illy Carepath, Theseus or equivalent systems.
• Previous experience of working with NDTMS, public health data, healthcare records, secure estate data.
• Previous experience of increasing organisational data literacy.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.