Data Engineer

IBM Computing; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Data Engineer to join its Public Sector Account in Leicester. In this role, you will design and maintain data processing systems, collaborate with teams to implement data solutions, and ensure data quality and security. The position offers opportunities for career growth, training, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Regular promotion opportunities

Training and certification programs

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday

Gym discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with strong understanding of its ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience in data engineering, including data modeling and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing systems.
• Develop data processes and ETL pipelines for analytics.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and security across systems.

Skills

Java

Data Engineering

SQL

Python

Elasticsearch

Education

IBM Certified Data Engineer

Cloudera Certified Data Engineer (CCDE)

Apache NiFi Certified Developer

AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty

Tools

Git

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us

• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year; no one off annual reviews here

• A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications

• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks

• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome

• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, 1 month paid paternity leave, 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme

• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday, a gym discount scheme, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. It helps clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain the competitive edge in their industries.

As a Data Engineer in IBM's Public Sector Account, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data processing systems and architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement data solutions that meet business requirements.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems.

• Develop data processes and ETL pipelines to support analytics and reporting.

• Ensure data quality, reliability, and security across all systems.

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT professionals to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality.

• Implement measures to ensure data privacy and security in line with relevant laws and regulations.

• Contribute to the development of data standards and best practices.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Essential Skills:

• Java (Programming Language): Proficient in Java programming language with a strong understanding of its ecosystems.

• General Data Engineering Skills: Demonstrated experience in data engineering, including data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing principles.

• SQL (Search Query Language for relational databases): Proficiency in writing complex queries and managing relational databases.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Python (Programming Language): Experience in Python programming language, particularly for data manipulation and analysis.

• Elasticsearch (Search / Storage Technology): Knowledge of Elasticsearch for efficient data search and storage.

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of symmetric key cryptography: Familiarity with encryption techniques and data security protocols.

• Understanding of common file formats and serialisation techniques: Understanding of data serialization for efficient data transfer and storage.

Professional Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Experience working in Agile environments.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Certifications: While not mandatory, the following certifications would be highly desirable:

• IBM Certified Data Engineer.

• Cloudera Certified Data Engineer (CCDE).

• Apache NiFi Certified Developer.

• AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.