Vacancy for Data Engineer at The National Archives (UK)

Digital Preservation Coalition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives (UK) in London invites applications for a Data Engineer to join the Digital Archiving team. You will help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched to improve public access and discovery of the nation's documentary heritage.

You will work with a modern stack including Python, SQL, Shell scripting, Talend, XSLT, XML, CSV, JSON, RDF, and NoSQL databases to design scalable pipelines and automate data processing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a data engineer or similar role.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Experience building scalable data pipelines.
• Familiar with XML/JSON/CSV data formats.
• Knowledge of graph databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines for archival data.
• Automate data processing and enrichment.
• Develop tools for data integration across sources.

Skills

Python

SQL

Shell scripting

Data pipelines

XML

JSON

CSV

RDF

RDBMS

NoSQL

Graph databases

Talend

XSLT

Tools

Talend

XSLT

XML

CSV

JSON

RDF

RDBMS

NoSQL

Graph databases

Job description

• Vacancy for Data Engineer at The National Archives (UK)

Vacancy for Data Engineer at The National Archives (UK)

25 January 2026

London, England

Full-Time

At The National Archives, we are more than custodians of the past – we are pioneers in digital archiving, ensuring the UK’s public records are robust, connected, and accessible for generations to come. As a Data Engineer in our small, dynamic Digital Archiving team, you’ll help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched, unlocking its value for public use and discovery.

Why Join Us?

• Your work will directly support the preservation and accessibility of the UK’s documentary heritage.
• We nurture talent, value every voice, and support personal and professional development. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-looking team where your ideas are heard and your growth is championed.
• Work with a modern tech stack including Python, SQL, Shell scripting, Talend, XSLT, XML, CSV, JSON, RDF, RDBMS, NoSQL, and graph databases. You’ll help design and build scalable data pipelines, automate data processing, and develop tools for data enrichment and integration
• We invest in your learning, offering opportunities to develop your skills in emerging technologies and data practices that enhance public access to archives.