Join Mitie – the future of high performing places.

ROLE: Data Engineer
LOCATION: Birmingham (Hybrid – travel to Birmingham, Bristol, London, or Manchester as required)
CONTRACT: Full Time (Permanent)

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our purpose is driven by a belief that better places lead to thriving communities. We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Group Operations Data Transformation Team, delivering scalable, high‑quality data solutions that support business insight and performance.

Role Responsibilities

Platform & Pipeline Development

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Python.
• Develop and manage streaming data pipelines using Event Hubs and KQL for near real‑time data ingestion.
• Transform and optimise data through bronze, silver, and gold layers within a modern Data Lakehouse architecture.
• Manage ingestion from multiple data sources including CAFM systems, finance platforms, Salesforce, IoT, and HR systems.
• Work across Azure and Cloudera platforms to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions.

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure data integrity through embedded data quality checks in ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Utilise Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to manage deployments and ensure consistent releases.
• Maintain governance standards including data lineage, dictionaries, and documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis on data issues and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve upstream discrepancies.

Collaboration & Optimisation

• Build large, complex datasets that meet functional and non‑functional business requirements.
• Review and improve SQL, Python, and KQL scripts for performance and scalability.
• Conduct performance analysis and recommend optimisation opportunities across pipelines.
• Work closely with Analysts and BI Developers to deliver “Gold Standard” datasets.
• Communicate technical developments clearly to non‑technical stakeholders and business users.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric and the Azure Data Stack (ADF, Synapse, Data Lake).
• Advanced skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Experience building batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Event Hubs.
• Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of big data ecosystems such as Cloudera/Hadoop (desirable).
• Proven experience (3+ years) in a Data Engineer role.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to work in a hybrid environment.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale data transformation and modern data platforms.
• Access to Mitie's Choices lifestyle benefits platform, including extra holiday purchase, dental cover, and technology schemes.
• Virtual GP access for you and your household.
• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance.
• MiDeals discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and retail offers.
• Life cover up to 4× salary, enhanced pension contributions, and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Opportunity to earn free shares through the Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Recognition through the Mitie Stars programme.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

There's a place for you at Mitie — join us today!