Senior Data Engineer

UK Home Office; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex data flows. This full-time role requires collaboration with analysts and stakeholders, along with the mentoring of junior team members. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, experience with ETL tools, and knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Azure and M365.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis and solution design.
• Proven experience with ETL tools and data engineering practices.
• Strong programming skills in Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Design and implement data streaming services and ETL processes.
• Deliver and troubleshoot data loads for customers and data scientists.
• Build and test complex data products and solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

ETL tools

Python

PowerShell

Cloud Data technologies

API design principles

Tools

Azure Data Factory

MSSQL

OneLake

Microsoft Graph APIs

Job description

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Senior Data Engineers lead the design and implementation of complex data flows, connecting operational systems to analytics platforms. In this role, you’ll work with the EUC&C community to identify data sources, engage with analysts and stakeholders, and build robust pipelines that align with business needs through collaboration with Product Owners.

The Senior Data Engineer collects, organizes and studies data to provide business insight. Collaborating with fellow members of the Data Engineering community to set the direction of the service technology and data architecture. The post holder will also mentor more junior members of the team - promoting challenge, collaborating and encouraging an agile approach to working.

The End User Compute and Collaboration (EUC&C) team develops and delivers a range of Microsoft 365 solutions, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Office applications. These tools support collaboration and productivity across the organization.

Watch this video to hear from members of the team talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here.

Full-time. This role is not suitable for part‑time working due to business requirements and the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Analysing problems and experimenting with possible solutions to find the underlying causes of issues or discrepancies to identify problems and to assist in the development of innovative solutions; analyze and report on test activities and results, providing support to data engineers and stakeholders in addressing data analysis challenges.
• Designing and implementing a data streaming service, including the development of new data models and ETL processes; applying concepts and principles of conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling and producing relevant and varied data models across multiple subject areas and providing guidance on how to use them.
• Ensuring the successful delivery of completed data loads for customers, Data Analysts and Data Scientists, troubleshooting where required.
• Designing, building and testing data products and solutions that are complex or large scale, through full development, test and deployment lifecycle.

What you will bring

• The delivery of projects in data analysis, solution design and end‑user reporting.
• DevOps experience using industry‑standard ETL tools, data cleaning, database scheduling, orchestration tools such as MSSQL, OneLake, MS Fabric, and Azure Data Factory.
• Programming in modern open‑source languages such as Python and PowerShell to develop and deliver high‑quality data solutions.
• Experience with Cloud Data technologies and strategies, particularly Azure and M365 platforms.
• Effective communication with non‑technical and senior stakeholders about performance and analysis.
• Familiarity with API design principles – REST, GraphQL, and Microsoft Graph APIs.

Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR guide.

Useful support on Home Office recruitment process including: Success Profiles tips video, Personal Statement tips, Video/Interview tips video – https://lnkd.in/n/er9kHw5V and other resources.

Please note – 3+ years UK residency is required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering

Industries

Government Administration

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