ICT Data Engineer

Job Overview

We seek a ICT Data Engineer to drive Together Housing Group's Net Zero goals by implementing high-quality data solutions. This hands‑on role involves leading data programming, advanced analysis for THG, ensuring robust data systems for investment planning, asset performance, carbon reporting, and service enhancement. You will collaborate with all teams in THG and external partners to maintain accurate and well‑governed data, supporting decision‑making throughout the data lifecycle while introducing innovative and AI‑driven solutions to improve home performance, service efficiency, and customer offerings.

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non‑profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

• Lead design and development of Net Zero data architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Medallion, and Kimball principles.
• Design and maintain the Energy Data Warehouse and information systems.
• Program Net Zero data solutions with SQL Server, Python, APIs, Power BI, and Excel.
• Integrate third‑party data with external partners.
• Manage complex data loads for solar PV, heat pumps, and energy consumption.
• Develop scalable databases and business processes for efficient data use.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and dashboard design.
• Support commercial models for solar PV and battery portfolios.
• Produce reports on performance, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Deliver Carbon Dashboard updates for ESG reporting and manage Carbon Credit claims.
• Clearly present data insights to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Implement data testing strategies for quality assurance.
• Lead data quality management and develop assurance models.
• Support AI and innovative data solutions for improved performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with ICT and Business Intelligence teams for data visibility and usage.
• Represent the organization at user groups and conferences to share insights.

• Database architecture and advanced solution/process design
• Advanced data analysis, reconciliation, and dashboard development
• Business model design and maintenance for investment projects
• Programming in SQL, APIs, Python, and advanced Excel
• Data Warehouse development and lifecycle understanding
• Performance tuning and issue resolution
• Report and dashboard production for monitoring and strategy
  
  Data testing strategies and test packs implementation
• Participation in energy, sustainability, or carbon projects
• Data architecture principles and best practices
• SQL Server database architecture and development
• Complex data analysis and reconciliation methodologies
• Business model and dashboard design
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Skills in Python, Power BI, and advanced Excel
• Data quality management and testing methodologies

• Starting salary of £40,376 per annum - Pay award pending
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working - you will manage your week by dividing your time between working in our offices, on site and working from home.
  You will be required to visit our Blackburn office, located at BB1, approximately 2 days a week following the initial induction.
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• To explore the full range of our award‑winning benefits, please click on the link and ensure that you review all that we have to offer - Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.