Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required

IBM; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical, dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Group pension plan

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Leicester to drive advanced analytics solutions for public sector and defense clients. You will support junior engineers and lead meaningful analytics initiatives.

This role requires strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL, along with experience in data engineering. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and demonstrates leadership in complex analytical projects.

Generous benefits include flexible work arrangements and support for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with data engineering principles and advanced analytics techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools such as Pandas and NumPy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced analytics solutions for public sector and defense.
• Mentor junior data engineers to foster their professional growth.
• Conduct statistical analysis and data mining activities.

Skills

Leadership

Data engineering principles

Advanced analytics techniques

Programming (Python, R, SQL)

Data manipulation and analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Dask)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave, and an innovative maternity return‑ers 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. Apply today and take the next step in your Data Engineering career.

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.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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.