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Scottish Government Recruitment

Senior Data Engineer

Scottish Government Recruitment Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · £49K–£59K/yr

Government Administration · 1,001-5,000 employees

19 h ago
data-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Visa sponsorship United Kingdom
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About the role

The Senior Data Engineer will design and lead the implementation of robust data flows to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to build data streaming systems and optimize processes for high performance.

What they look for

Data engineering Data infrastructure Data streaming Business intelligence Data flows Cloud services Systems architecture Data analytics Leadership Troubleshooting Process optimization Technical documentation

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated data solutions using industry standards and best practices. The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills, with a focus on monitoring and resolving issues across data products and services.

Benefits

GDD pay supplement Flexible working options Supportive and inclusive working environment

Full description

Join us at Social Security Scotland as a Senior Data Engineer and be at the forefront of our ambitious digital transformation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team and turn data into a driving force for positive change, helping us create a system that supports the people of Scotland for decades to come.

The Digital, Delivery & Change division is responsible for delivering the infrastructure, capability and digital solutions that will support Social Security Scotland. As a Senior Data Engineer within the division, you will play a crucial role in developing robust data infrastructure and systems that underpin our diverse digital initiatives. Collaborating with a growing team of digital experts across Engineering & Cloud Services, Architecture, Applications, and more, you will design and implement data flows that facilitate analytics and business intelligence.

Your expertise will ensure the delivery of high-quality data products that meet the needs of our stakeholders and enable effective decision-making. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture that empowers all team members to thrive, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful societal change.

A Senior Data Engineer designs and leads the implementation of data flows to connect operational systems, data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems.

At this role level, you will:

  • Recognise opportunities to reuse existing data flows.
  • Lead the build of data streaming systems.
  • Optimise the code to ensure processes perform optimally.

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