Senior Data Engineer: Telecoms Insights & Pipelines

National Physical Laboratory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to strengthen the telecoms ecosystem through testing, research, and innovation. You will turn complex data into meaningful insights that influence decisions across Test and Research teams.

In this role, you will design, build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, create dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply data-driven approaches to telecoms systems, cybersecurity and national

Responsibilities

• Design, Build and maintain Data pipelines E2E.
• Turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that shape research and testing priorities
• Dive into telecoms systems, technologies, and infrastructure, exploring how they operate and where improvements can be made
• Work closely with test and research teams to solve challenges using data-driven approaches
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to system development, operational improvements, and wider strategic initiatives
• Stay on top of industry trends, cybersecurity developments, and regulatory changes
• Build analytical tools and outputs that support investigations and decision-making
• Continuously refine data and insights to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and valuable

Job description

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to strengthen the telecoms ecosystem through testing, research, and innovation. You will turn complex data into meaningful insights that influence decisions across Test and Research teams.

In this role, you will design, build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, create dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply data-driven approaches to telecoms systems, cybersecurity and national