Data Engineer

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Data Engineer to join their innovative team in Newcastle. This role is crucial for enhancing the corporate data infrastructure, enabling data-driven research and policy-making. As part of a transformative programme, you'll develop data pipelines and solutions that will significantly impact service delivery and community welfare. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of decision-making and improve lives in Newcastle. If you're eager to make a real difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing data pipelines and solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop data pipelines that support evidence-based decision-making.
• Work on projects that optimize resource distribution and predict outcomes.

Skills

Data Pipeline Development

Data Analysis

Research Methodologies

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

SQL

Python

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Newcastle?

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in building and proving the value of our corporate data infrastructure, supporting our evidence, evaluation, and research activities. As part of the Infrastructure for Insight and Data Maturity initiatives, you will play a key role in enabling our organisation to be data-driven and evidence-led.

About the Role:

As a Data Engineer, you will be in a new team at the forefront of our data maturity programme, enhancing our council's delivery principles. You will work on developing data pipelines and solutions in our corporate data platform that support data-driven research, service delivery, and policy-making. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a foundational programme that will have a lasting impact on how we deliver our services to our residents, our city, and the region.

This role is initially a two-year fixed-term contract.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join our team. You will be part of a programme focused on building a connected, corporate data infrastructure, which is the first step in enabling us to use data more effectively to inform and evaluate decision-making. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a supportive environment and work on projects that detect trends, predict outcomes, and optimize resource distribution—ultimately making a positive difference in our communities and in the lives of people in Newcastle.

Our Values:

1. Pride: We take pride in and celebrate each other's achievements. We have a positive, optimistic, can-do attitude and do our very best to meet and exceed the expectations of our colleagues, customers, partners, and residents.
2. Fairness: We are honest and treat people equally to their needs. We respect and value every person as an individual, listen to other opinions and points of view, and embrace differences. We act with integrity in everything we do and are accountable for our actions and performance.
3. Ambition: We are passionate, determined, enthusiastic, and want to succeed. We believe in making the most of opportunities to help us succeed, achieve more when we work together, and are enthusiastic about change. We encourage others to be their best and have the courage to change things for the better and make a difference. We are passionate about making Newcastle a great city.

Join Us:

If you are passionate about data and want to be part of a team that is making a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a programme that is transforming how we use data to improve our services and make a difference in our communities.

Closing date: Sunday, June 1st.

Interviews: Week commencing June 9th, 2025.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Select 'Apply Now', submit your CV, and complete our online application form. Communications regarding your application will be sent to your Northeast Jobs email account, so please check your inbox regularly.

For more information about the position, contact [e-mail].