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Office for National Statistics
Manchester
4 weeks ago
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Office for National Statistics provided pay range This range is provided by Office for National Statistics. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range Location : We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations in Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester, Darlington, London or Edinburgh and working between office and remote throughout the week.
Working Patterns : All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share.
Closing Date : Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 4th March 2025 .
We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our Social Surveys Transformation (SST) team and take on a crucial role in leading our transformation works across our many social surveys.
You'll work alongside the Data Processing Integration Lead, initially focusing on the continued development of our Configurable Integrated Processing & Assurance System (CIPAS) and its associated management application.
This work will involve using a range of modern open-source tools, such as:
Python
PySpark
R
Flask
CSS
Familiarity with all of these tools is not required to get the role, but Python and PySpark will be the main technologies you use day-to-day. You will operate in a range of cloud environments including GCP, AWS and bespoke ONS systems.
In return we offer you:
Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!
A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%
A choice of working patternsfor every rolefull-time, part-time, job-share.
Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
Employee Assistance Programmes
Diversity Network Groups
Mental Health Allies
Civil Service Sports and Social club
Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays
For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please hit APPLY to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Government Administration

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