Senior Data Engineer
Croydon, Greater London, CR0, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Software Development
Data Engineering
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, One Lake, MS Fabric) to deliver data engineering solutions.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL, and data modelling.
- Proficiency with Python, Power Shell, and modern open‑source programming languages.
- Experience with Azure cloud services, M365 platforms, and orchestration tools (MSSQL, One Lake, 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.
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 StatementUK 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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