Senior Data Engineer

JLA Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a high-profile UK Government programme. This exciting role involves designing and delivering robust data solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote work, and contribute to innovative data capabilities aligned with government transformation objectives. If you are experienced in ETL platforms and have a strong foundation in Python, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a critical role.

Qualifications

• Experience with ETL platforms and AWS or Azure data services.
• Strong Python skills and knowledge of data/machine learning libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data flows between operational systems and BI platforms.
• Build and maintain scalable data environments and troubleshoot workflows.

Skills

ETL platforms (SSIS, AWS, Azure Data Factory)

Python and its data/machine learning libraries

Agile software development

Data migration, integration, and transformation

Database management

Tools

AWS

Azure

Power BI

Pentaho BA

Hadoop

Jenkins

Job description

Role - Senior Data Engineer
Location – Hybrid, 2 days onsite in Telford
Salary - £65,000 to £80,000
Start - ASAP

The Opportunity
We are partnering with a major defence systems integrator to recruit a Senior Data Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports a high-profile UK Government programme and offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an initial expectation of 2 days per week on-site in Telford and the remainder worked remotely. Greater flexibility around remote working is anticipated as working patterns and stakeholder relationships mature.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

The Role
This is a critical position involving the design, delivery, and support of robust data solutions across a large, complex programme. The successful candidate will work alongside data engineers, delivery managers, technical specialists, and partner organisations to deliver scalable and secure data capabilities aligned with government transformation objectives.
Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and leading implementation of data flows between operational systems and BI platforms
• Building, maintaining, and operating scalable data and data-streaming environments
• Troubleshooting and optimising data processing and analytics workflows
• Evaluating new tools and technologies to improve the data analytics platform
• Architecting or reviewing advanced data analytics solutions
• Leading database management tasks
• Supporting data migration, integration, and transformation processes
• Contributing to project planning, risk identification, and mitigation activities

The Person
This role is ideal for an experienced data engineer with a strong technical foundation and the ability to collaborate effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.
Essential experience includes:

• Proficiency with ETL platforms such as SSIS, AWS, or Azure Data Factory
• Experience configuring/administering AWS or Azure data platforms and analytics services like Power BI or Pentaho BA
• Strong working knowledge of Python and its data/machine learning libraries
• Background in agile software development environments
• Ability to estimate effort, manage dependencies, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable skills:

• Experience with Hadoop and Jenkins
• AWS or Azure certifications
• Familiarity with Java

If you would like to learn more about the role, please apply through the advert and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.