Data Engineer (Sponsorship Available) – Cygnet Health Care
Employer: Cygnet Health Care
Job Title: Data Engineer
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 14 March 2026
Job Summary
Cygnet Health Care is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for delivering outstanding support. This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) focused on making a positive difference to the lives of the people in Cygnet’s care.
Main Duties
Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Snowflake.
Develop clean, well-modeled datasets to support BI and analytics (Power BI downstream).
Ingest, process, and optimise data from multiple source systems.
Maintain and improve the Snowflake data warehouse architecture.
Collaborate with Data, BI, and Architecture colleagues on new data products.
Contribute to data quality, metadata, versioning, and governance standards.
Ensure compliance with data privacy and security best practices.
Create clear technical documentation for pipelines, models, and processes.
About the Role
Cygnet is building a next-generation Snowflake data platform on Azure and is seeking a Data Engineer to help shape it. The role involves designing and delivering high-quality data pipelines, developing reliable datasets, and working closely with BI and Analytics teams to unlock insights across the organisation.
If you enjoy solving real business problems with modern cloud data tools, this is an excellent opportunity to grow, contribute, and influence how data is used across Cygnet.
Technology Stack
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Snowflake
SQL
Azure Storage / Key Vault
Power BI (data modelling exposure helpful)
Git (beneficial)
Python (advantageous but not required)
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
3+ years experience as a Data Engineer
Strong SQL development skills
Hands-on experience with Snowflake
Experience building pipelines in Azure (ADF preferred)
Understanding of data warehousing and ELT/ETL patterns
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset
Desirable:
Experience with Power BI and Python
Why Join Cygnet Health Care?
Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
Opportunities for funded learning and apprenticeships
Expert supervision and support
Health Cash Plan (free)
Enhanced maternity pay
24/7 GP support line
Free life assurance
Discounted gym membership
Car lease discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Smart Health Toolkit (fitness, nutrition, health checks)
About Cygnet Health Care
Founded in 1988, Cygnet provides a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities across the UK. With 10,000 employees supporting 2,864 individuals across 150 services, Cygnet has built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes through service-user-focused care and rehabilitation.
Person Specification
General Requirements:
Please refer to job description above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, visit Cygnet Health Care’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.