Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required

IBM Computing; Hursley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working approaches

Sabbatical programs

Paid parental leave

Private medical cover

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead advanced analytics initiatives for public sector and defence accounts. You will drive the design and deployment of data solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact.

You'll work with Python, R, SQL, and modern data tools (Pandas, NumPy, Spark, Hadoop) while applying predictive analytics and ML frameworks.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with data engineering and advanced analytics techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL).
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, Dask).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced analytics solutions to address complex business challenges within public sector and defence environments.
• Mentor and support junior data engineers in their professional growth.
• Conduct statistical analysis, data collection, data mining, and text mining activities.
• Design, build, and oversee solutions for advanced analytics projects.
• Use predictive analytics tools (such as SPSS) to draw insights and communicate findings.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Dask

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

SPSS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

We invest heavily in you--supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We offer:

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Your role and responsibilities

Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Data Engineer supporting public sector and defence IBM accounts, driving the development of innovative advanced analytics solutions. In this role, you will lead the charge in fostering innovation, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting the growth of junior engineers.

Join our Data Engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced analytics initiatives across our public sector and defence clients.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of advanced analytics solutions to address complex business challenges within public sector and defence environments.

Mentor and support junior data engineers in their professional growth.

Conduct statistical analysis, data collection, data mining, and text mining activities.

Design, build, and oversee solutions for advanced analytics projects.

Use predictive analytics tools (such as SPSS) to draw insights and communicate findings.

Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in advanced analytics, helping to drive innovation across the organization.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Extensive experience with data engineering principles and advanced analytics techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL).
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, Dask).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
• Background in data science, IT consulting, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Big Data or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.