Senior Data Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to work on a major UK Government programme. This permanent position involves designing robust data solutions with a collaborative team and offers hybrid working with on-site requirements in Telford. The employer provides excellent benefits including private medical insurance and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

33 days holiday (inc. public/privilege days)

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Dynamic working policy

Qualifications

• Strong experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue.
• Cloud platform experience including AWS and Azure data services.
• Solid understanding of Python and its data science/ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing data pipelines for analytics and BI systems.
• Maintaining and operating data platforms and streaming systems.
• Debugging, optimizing, and supporting complex data workflows.

Skills

ETL Tools

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Python

Agile Delivery

Excellent Communication

Tools

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Power BI

Pentaho

Job description

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer - UK Hybrid | SC Cleared | £Competitive + Excellent Benefits

1/2 days a week required on site in TELFORD

Permanent | Major UK Government Programme | Azure / AWS / ETL / Python

Are you a skilled Data Engineer ready to work on some of the UK's most impactful technology challenges? We're working with a leading technology company supporting a major UK Government programme, and they're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their dynamic, forward-thinking team.

This is a permanent role, open to candidates UK-wide, with remote working and ad-hoc travel to client or internal sites. You must hold (or be eligible for) SC clearance.

The Role

You'll play a key role in designing and delivering robust, secure, and scalable data solutions. Working across a range of projects, you'll collaborate with technical teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver modern, high-performing data environments.

You'll be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing data pipelines for analytics and BI systems

• Maintaining and operating data platforms and streaming systems

• Debugging, optimising and supporting complex data workflows

• Leading on data architecture and platform evaluation

• Supporting data migration, integration, and transformation activities

• Playing a hands-on role in delivery planning and risk mitigation

What You'll Need

• Strong experience with ETL tools like SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue

• Cloud platform experience in AWS or Azure, including data services like Power BI or Pentaho

• Solid understanding of Python and its data science/ML libraries

• Agile delivery experience with task estimation and dependency management

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Bonus if you have:

• Hadoop / Jenkins experience

• Azure or AWS certifications

• Familiarity with Java

Why Join?

This employer offers more than just a job - it's a place where your work has real-world impact. You'll enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment with real investment in your growth and well-being.

Benefits include:

• Private medical insurance

• 33 days holiday (inc. public/privilege days)

• Excellent pension scheme

• Flexible benefits package

• Dynamic working policy

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.