Data Integration Specialist

As Data Integration Specialist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data integrations that support the seamless flow of data between systems, applications, and databases. This is a great opportunity for someone to work collaboratively on brand new platforms, focusing on green field development, across a multi company organisation.

Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager, the Data Integration Specialist will deliver all aspects of data integration from demand planning through to handover into operational IT, retaining a responsibility to support IT operations in occasional exceptional / complex problems (3rd / 4th line).

• Provide technical support and expertise to other teams regarding data integration best practices and solutions.
• Ensure seamless data flow between different systems, including databases, CRMs, ERPs, and third-party applications.
• Analyse data from multiple systems and sources to develop accurate data mappings and transformation rules.
• Implement data masking, encryption, and other security measures as necessary to protect sensitive data during integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, data scientists, and project managers to understand data integration requirements and deliver solutions that meet those needs.
• Ensure that integrated systems and data solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with system architects to ensure data integration solutions are aligned with the organization’s data architecture.
• Present and communicate data integration solutions to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Automate routine data integration tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Create and maintain documentation for data mappings, workflows, and transformation logic.
• Develop and implement efficient and scalable data integration processes to support business needs.
• Monitor data integration workflows to identify and resolve data discrepancies, inconsistencies, or failures in real time.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues across integrated systems and data pipelines.

This is a full time, permanent role, working 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. You will be based from either our Castleford head office (WF10 5HW) or our Altrincham office (WA15 8FH) on a hybrid basis (working from home with an office day at least once a week). This role would suit someone who has experience as a Data Engineer, looking for their next career move into a rapidly growing, data driven organisation.

• Knowledge of data security standards and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.
• Experience with the development and implementation of APIs.
• Experience with cloud data integration tools (e.g., AWS, Azure Data Factory, GCP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash).
• Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data governance principles.
• 3+ years of experience in data integration, ETL/ELT development, or data management.
• Strong proficiency with ETL/ELT tools and technologies (e.g., Talend, Informatica, Microsoft SSIS, Apache Nifi, etc.).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and data query languages (SQL, PL/SQL, etc.).

• A competitive salary
• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• A supportive, friendly office culture, and plenty of chances to learn
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts on everyday shopping, fashion, tech, holidays, meals out, gyms & more