Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Data Services & Reporting)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual leave up to 28 days + holidays

Discounts on stations

Defined benefit pension

Train ticket discounts for dependents

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced engineer to own the MyRoster reporting estate and support Azure-hosted data services. You will work with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure data solutions and guide a team of developers in best practices.

You’ll contribute to the evolution of the Data as a Service platform and help drive automation, analytics and AI-enabled improvements across critical business operations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and supporting SQL Server databases and reporting solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-hosted environments.
• Experience developing business-critical software solutions and data integrations.
• Knowledge of APIs, data services and modern software development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coaching or mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the MyRoster reporting estate, developing and maintaining SQL Server databases, stored procedures, reporting solutions and supporting data structures.
• Support the Data as a Service (DaaS) roadmap, ensuring secure, scalable solutions aligned with governance and architecture.
• Manage Azure-hosted environments, coordinating upgrades, security improvements and platform enhancements.
• Collaborate with Digital, Data & Technology, DevOps, Asset Management and stakeholders to deliver technical change and continuous service improvements.
• Mentor and support developers across the team, promoting best practices and building technical capability.
• Support the Business Systems web and data estate, offering technical expertise and resolving complex issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer outcomes through automation, analytics, AI and emerging tech.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure

APIs

Data integrations

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Job description

IRC2364054

Who We Are

About Network Rail...

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
• Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
• Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Duration:Permanent

Location: The Quadrant Milton Keynes

Band & Salary:Band 4B, £46,701 - £56,963

About the role

Join Network Rail's Business Systems team and help shape the future of reporting, analytics, cloud services and AI-enabled solutions that support critical business operations across the railway.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of our MyRoster reporting estate, contribute to the evolution of our Data as a Service (DaaS) platform and support the development of modern Azure-hosted solutions. Working alongside technical specialists, business stakeholders and development teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, scalable and customer-focused data services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership for the MyRoster reporting estate, developing and maintaining SQL Server databases, stored procedures, reporting solutions and supporting data structures.
• Support the development and delivery of the Data as a Service (DaaS) roadmap, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and aligned with governance and architectural standards.
• Manage and maintain Azure-hosted environments, coordinating upgrades, security improvements and platform enhancements.
• Work closely with Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), DevOps, Asset Management and business stakeholders to deliver technical change and continuous service improvements.
• Mentor and support developers across the team, promoting engineering best practice and helping to develop technical capability.
• Support the Business Systems web and data estate, providing technical expertise and assisting with complex issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer outcomes through automation, analytics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Champion high standards of software engineering, automation, documentation and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience developing and supporting SQL Server databases, stored procedures and reporting solutions.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-hosted environments.
• Experience developing business-critical software solutions and data integrations.
• Knowledge of APIs, data services and modern software development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers.

Why Join Us?

• Own and influence key reporting and data platforms.
• Work on modern cloud and data technologies.
• Help shape the future adoption of AI and advanced analytics within Business Systems.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers.
• Deliver solutions that directly improve the experience of thousands of internal users across Network Rail.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, secure and high-performing reporting and data services.
• Successful delivery of DaaS and platform improvement initiatives.
• Improved customer experience through innovative digital solutions.
• Growth in technical capability across the development team.
• Compliance with security, governance and architectural standards.

Your experience and skills

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!