Working in the Data Engineering & Platform Team, the Data Test & Assurance Engineer will play a critical role in defining, embedding and assuring data testing practices across our Azure-based Data Platform. You will be joining our highly skilled and collaborative data team, committed to delivering reliable, secure and high-quality data products and services that enable better decision-making across the organisation.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of data quality, assurance and governance within a growing organisation with significant strategic ambitions. Working with key stakeholders across Data Engineering, Analytics, Data Science and Technology teams, you will help ensure that data platform services are reliable, secure, auditable and fit for purpose, while driving the adoption of modern testing and assurance practices.

The role will support the design and delivery of key strategic data platform initiatives, embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. There are exciting projects involving cloud data platforms, advanced analytics, machine learning and AI workloads, providing an excellent opportunity to balance hands-on technical delivery with the introduction of innovative testing and assurance capabilities.

A bit about you...

You'll be comfortable supporting complex data engineering and platform assurance challenges, ensuring that data products and services meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and security. You will be highly proficient in automated testing, data validation and assurance practices, with strong technical skills in Python, PySpark and SQL.

Delivering on ambitious data transformation programmes is not always straightforward. You will be resilient and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams, and your decisions will be informed by a strong understanding of the operational and strategic value of data. You will enjoy working in an innovative, collaborative and engaging environment and be able to influence, challenge and drive positive change.

As an experienced Data Engineering and Test Assurance professional, you will understand how to establish and maintain testing standards across complex cloud data environments. You will have experience working with technologies such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps and Data Lake technologies, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of secure-by-design principles, CI/CD quality controls, data governance and assurance practices.

You will also be experienced in working across multidisciplinary teams, helping to mentor others, share best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You will thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, bringing a proactive approach to solving complex data quality and assurance challenges.

Who are we?

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer...

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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