Senior Data Engineer — Cloud Data Pipelines & AI

Government Recruitment Service; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Darlington to design, build and maintain data products and pipelines. You will work with SQL, Python and AWS to deliver scalable solutions and support a growing data platform.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices across the data engineering function. This permanent, full-time role offers a structured career path within a government data program.

Qualifications

• Experience building robust data products and data pipelines.
• Experience with SQL, Python and AWS.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and testing of data products: Develop robust data products by integrating feeds from multiple systems, utilising a variety of storage technologies and access methods
• Ensure the delivery of resilient and scalable solutions: Select and deploy the most suitable technologies to create data solutions that are resilient, scalable, and future proof
• Have problem-solving expertise: Understanding of common issues in databases, data processes, products, and services, and apply standard solutions effectively
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to understand their requirements, establish project goals, and define deliverables.
• Support users and solve issues: Assist users in utilising data tools, resolve issues promptly, and elevate when necessary
• Promote best practices: Develop and advocate for best practices within the team.
• Encourage team building and development: Organise initiatives to foster team building and professional development
• Provide line management and support to junior team members, guiding their growth and development
• Drive continuous improvement: Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in data engineering to drive continuous improvement

Skills

SQL

Python

AWS

Tools

Apache Airflow

Terraform

PostgreSQL

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Darlington to design, build and maintain data products and pipelines. You will work with SQL, Python and AWS to deliver scalable solutions and support a growing data platform.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices across the data engineering function. This permanent, full-time role offers a structured career path within a government data program.