Senior System Engineer

West Yorkshire Pension Fund; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Development & training

Flexible working

Public sector impact

Job summary

West Yorkshire Pension Fund seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to enhance automation and digitisation of pension administration systems. You will lead automation efforts, collaborate with digital and fire administration teams, and support multi-client deployments.

The role focuses on automating workflows, developing benefit calculations, and delivering system upgrades to improve accuracy and efficiency in pension schemes. Strong SQL and Python skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ years in a bespoke financial services development environment.
• Strong programming skills, knowledge of databases, and experience with relevant technologies, such as cloud computing and APIs.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and Python as development tools. Strong understanding of database schemas and stored procedures.
• Expert knowledge in automating workflows and robotics.
• Strong attention to detail with a good level of mathematical knowledge
• Expert experience of online automation into administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Automate individual and bulk processes through administration and online portals.
• Create benefit calculations and maintain the technical specifications for these.
• Agree requirements, scope, ROI and specification of system changes with the Head of Pensions Systems Development.
• Plan and deliver a continuous program of systems upgrades and development to gain accuracy and efficiency in the fire pension schemes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud computing

APIs

Automation

Robotics

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

UiPath

SQL databases

REST APIs

Job description

Are you passionate about automation and digitisation in administration systems? Believe you could make a big difference in automating digital journeys through an administration system?

West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) is seeking a highly organised and detail conscious Senior Systems Engineer to join our team.

You will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our pension operations, working closely with our digital team and fire administration team plus supporting multiple clients contributing to the ongoing success and growth of WYPF.

It would be helpful if you have good experience of working with operational process maps, redeveloping these and automation tools e.g. UiPath or equivalent.

This is a highly successful and expanding team with longer term opportunities to match.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate individual and bulk processes through administration and online portals.
• Create benefit calculations and maintain the technical specifications for these.
• Agree requirements, scope, ROI and specification of system changes with the Head of Pensions Systems Development.
• Plan and deliver a continuous program of systems upgrades and development to gain accuracy and efficiency in the fire pension schemes.

About You

Essential Experience and Skills:

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ years in a bespoke financial services development environment.

Strong programming skills, knowledge of databases, and experience with relevant technologies, such as cloud computing and APIs.

Expert knowledge of SQL and Python as development tools. Strong understanding of database schemas and stored procedures.

Expert knowledge in automating workflows and robotics.

Strong attention to detail with a good level of mathematical knowledge

Expert experience of online automation into administration systems.

What We Offer

• Career progression and opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on public sector pension administration.

Special Conditions

• The post requires a DBS check.
• Must be prepared to travel for meetings and training as required.

Closing date for applications is 30 September 2026