Senior Data Engineer

Scrumconnect Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to translate business needs into robust BI solutions. You will design and develop interactive dashboards and data visualisations, and build scalable data models to support current and future requirements.

You will work with stakeholders and the Analytics Lead to deliver insights using Qlik Sense, Elasticsearch, Kibana and Power BI, ensuring dashboards meet evolving business needs and drive informed

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the BI domain and translating business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing interactive dashboards and data visualisations.
• Strong expertise in data modelling to support current and future requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data challenges.
• Practical experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana for data analysis, visualisation and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and deliver priorities set by Analytics Lead.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and translate business and BI requirements into analytical solutions.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualisations.
• Design and implement scalable data models to support current and future business requirements.
• Analyse complex datasets and identify practical solutions.
• Present actionable insights to stakeholders and adapt reporting as priorities change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver BI solutions.

Skills

BI

Dashboard development

Data modelling

Data visualisation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Qlik Sense

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Power BI

Job description

Newcastle, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026

Scrumconnect is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, delivering digital transformation, agile delivery and platform engineering across central government. We build user-centred digital services that positively impact the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

With a team of 125+ professionals and a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration and diversity, we work with government departments and public sector organisations to deliver meaningful digital change.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Business Intelligence (BI), dashboard development, data visualisation and data modelling.

The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering and translating business requirements into effective analytical solutions, developing interactive dashboards and providing actionable insights to support business decision-making.

You will work closely with business stakeholders and the Analytics Lead, managing priorities and delivering high-quality BI solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, analyse and translate business and BI requirements into effective analytical solutions.

Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualisations to provide meaningful business insights.

Design and implement scalable data models to support current and future business requirements.

Analyse complex datasets, investigate data challenges and identify practical solutions.

Use Qlik Sense to develop dashboards, reports and analytical solutions.

Leverage Elasticsearch and Kibana for data analysis, visualisation and reporting.

Present actionable insights and analytical findings to business stakeholders.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver appropriate BI solutions.

Work closely with the Analytics Lead and adapt to changing priorities and assigned tasks.

Ensure BI solutions effectively address business needs and support informed decision-making.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong experience in the Business Intelligence (BI) domain.

Proven ability to gather, interpret and translate business requirements into analytical solutions.

Hands-on experience in designing and developing interactive dashboards and data visualisations.

Strong expertise in data modelling, including designing and implementing scalable data models.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex data challenges.

Proven hands-on experience with Qlik Sense .

Practical experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana for data analysis, visualisation and reporting.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Ability to manage changing priorities and work on tasks assigned by the Analytics Lead.

Experience with Microsoft Power BI .

Experience working across multiple BI and analytics tools.

Key Technologies

Qlik Sense

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome people with different experiences, perspectives and skills.

We are proud that over 40% of our workforce is made up of women, and we continue to champion gender diversity and equality in the technology industry.