Senior Data Engineer

National Physical Laboratory; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to impact the design and delivery of data capability at the heart of a huge digital transformation.

NPL has an ambitious vision for our digital transformation. Bolstered by best-in-class infrastructure, you will be empowering our workforce, unlocking the highest potentials of our data and strengthening governance to enhance our customer experience.

You will join our Business Intelligence function and enjoy an impactful role within data management across the organisation; responsible for managing and delivering high-quality data, information, and knowledge.

Key areas of focus include:

1. Delivering technical data capabilities to support the centralised Business Intelligence team; through reporting, analytics and insights
2. Developing ETL processes, operational ERP/CRM, and alternative data sources
3. Driving adherence to data quality requirements across the platform
4. Enabling a significant self-serve reporting capability
5. Developing the data dictionary and model, and delivering technology that improves information search and knowledge transfer
6. Supporting IT Services with requirements for data governance, security, retention and back-up

We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

You will bring:

1. Experience of developing large and complex data systems; including capturing, storing, and processing data
2. Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL workflows
3. Strong programming skills in Python and/or SQL
4. Experience using Microsoft technologies; such as cloud or on-premise (including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Power Bi, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, SSIS, SSRS and/or SSAS)
5. Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines for data engineering solutions
6. Experience of optimising data queries to ensure optimal performance
7. Implementation of Data Quality and Data Governance processes
8. Familiarity with data warehousing and data modelling concepts
9. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment

Desirable skills:

1. Working knowledge with Microsoft D365 Data (Dataverse)
2. Knowledge of Spark

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

If you are applying for this position and you have been displaced by the Ukrainian crisis, please apply and email [e-mail] or text 07976873073 highlighting you are applying under the "We support Ukraine" initiative - Ukraine employment support – NPL.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.