Senior Data Engineer

UK Home Office
Croydon
3 weeks ago
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Senior Data Engineer – UK Home Office

Location: London, United Kingdom


Employment type: Full-time


Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


The UK Home Office seeks a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement complex data pipelines that connect operational systems to analytics platforms. You will collaborate with the EUC&C community, Product Owners, and stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions that support decision‑making across the organisation.


Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and test data streaming services and ETL processes, ensuring high performance and scalability.
  • Develop logical, physical, and conceptual data models across multiple subject areas, guiding data strategy and governance.
  • Collaborate with data analysts and data scientists to troubleshoot data loads and support analytics challenges.
  • Mentor junior team members, fostering an agile, collaborative engineering culture.
  • Engage with Product Owners and stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs.
  • Apply industry‑standard tools and cloud technologies (Azure, M365, OneLake, MS Fabric) to deliver data engineering solutions.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL, and data modelling.
  • Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, and modern open‑source programming languages.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services, M365 platforms, and orchestration tools (MSSQL, OneLake, MS Fabric).
  • Strong API design skills: REST, GraphQL, GraphAPI, and best‑practice endpoint creation.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
  • UK residency for 3+ years required to qualify for SC Clearance; no sponsorship offered.

Application Requirements

Applicants must include a CV and a personal statement that demonstrates the essential skills using the STAR method. The personal statement should meet the word count and provide evidence of experience aligned with the role responsibilities and qualifications.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UK Home Office is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.


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