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Data Engineer — Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

Role overview: Join MaPS as a Data Engineer where you will design and implement data pipelines to connect operational systems, engineer data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems in a cloud-only environment, predominantly Microsoft Azure. You will work with Senior Engineers on cloud-based data engineering pipelines and contribute to developing our technical data architecture and platform. The Data Engineer reports to the Senior Data Engineer. The role is aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework: Senior Data Engineer (data-engineer). You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Data Engineer
£53,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join MaPS as a Data Engineer where you will design and implement data pipelines to connect operational systems, engineer data for analytics and business intelligence (BI) systems in a cloud-only environment, predominantly Microsoft Azure.

This role offers the opportunity to work with Senior Engineers on cloud-based data engineering pipelines and be part of developing our technical data architecture and platform.

The Data Engineer reports to the Senior Data Engineer. The role is aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework: Senior Data Engineer: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/data-engineer#data-engineer

You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

• Data Pipelines and ETL Processes
• ETL Implementation: Implement ETL processes within MaPS architectural patterns to extract, transform, and load data from various source systems into our reporting solutions.
• Pipeline Development: Develop and configure meta-data driven data pipelines using data orchestration tools such as Azure Data Factory and engineering tools like Apache Spark to ensure seamless data flow.
• Monitoring and Failure Recovery: Implement monitoring procedures to detect failures or unusual data profiles and establish recovery processes to maintain data integrity.

• Azure Services
• Utilise Cloud-based data technology platforms, Data Lake based storage & Cloud data pipeline/orchestration tools for efficient data storage, processing, and transfer.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of data solutions using Azure's suite of services.

• Collaboration
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Work within Agile methodology, helping to build clear user stories and work items.

Data Governance and Quality

• Ensure data governance policies are adhered to and maintain high standards of data quality and security.
• Develop pipelines using best practices for data management and integration.
• Ensure only thoroughly tested, high quality code and resulting Data Products are delivered to the MaPS business.

• Data Landscape
• Broad understanding & interest of architectural principles underlying modern data architecture. E.g. Data Lakes, External tables, medallion architecture, loose coupling.
• Reporting & analysis tooling. A high-level understanding of report tooling such as Power BI & the needs of analysts consuming engineered data into these tools.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer.
• Experience implementing ETL processes.
• Experience and genuine competence in using SQL to query and manipulate data.
• Proficiency in cloud data tooling such as Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, AWS S3, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory etc.
• Spark/Pyspark or Python skills.
• Data Ops Experience - monitoring and failure recovery of data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• MS Fabric interest, skills or experience a bonus.
• Willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm for cloud technology and data.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of MaPS are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values. We’ve included a summary of our values and an inclusive working environment below.

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

MaPS operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is voluntary and non-contractual; Bedford is the contractual place of work. The number of days available to work from home will depend on business needs and individual circumstances. If you are successful, any arrangements will be discussed prior to starting.

MaPS supports career development. We follow Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means participation in a full, open, and fair process.

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy arise with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates may be offered that position without further assessment.

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, you should contact the MaPS recruitment email. If not satisfied, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Open: 19/12/2025 | Deadline: 11/01/2026

To apply, please submit the following two documents:

1. Your most up-to-date CV
2. A cover letter explaining your motivations for applying and how you meet the essential criteria

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Between 05/01/2026 – 15/01/2026

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:

• Discuss your experience in more detail
• Learn more about the role and our organisation
• Ask any questions you may have

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Hosted on 02/02/2026

Successful candidates will be invited to a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:

• A series of competency-based interview questions

Job Reference: MaPS01066

Close Date: 11/01/2026