Senior Data Engineer — Build Reliable Data Pipelines (Hybrid)

Inspire People; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to establish new data capabilities. You will design data systems and products that enhance data accessibility and integrity. This role requires experience with analytics engines, cloud stacks, and a proven ability to communicate effectively. Offering a generous salary up to £60,800, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a strong employer pension contribution and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Over 29% employer pension contribution

28.5 days annual leave plus public holidays

Personalized training and development plans

Flexi-time scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full data lifecycle, including development and modelling.
• Hands-on use of cloud technologies and storage formats.
• Ability to lead discussions and communicate clearly across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data systems and pipelines supporting analytics.
• Lead the development of data engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues for strategic decision-making.
• Support and guide junior team members in data practices.

Skills

Experience with large-scale analytics engines (e.g. Spark/PySpark)

Scripting languages such as Python or Scala

Cloud data stacks (e.g. SageMaker Notebooks, S3, Glue, Athena)

DevOps/DataOps tooling (e.g. Terraform)

Communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Tools

IBM DB2/QREP

BMC Control‑M

Talend Data Integration

Job description

A government agency is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to establish new data capabilities. You will design data systems and products that enhance data accessibility and integrity. This role requires experience with analytics engines, cloud stacks, and a proven ability to communicate effectively. Offering a generous salary up to £60,800, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a strong employer pension contribution and personal development opportunities.