Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leeds & Newcastle)
Clearance: Active SC MANDATORY - DO NOT APPLY YOU DO NOT HAVE IT!
Rate: £550/day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Modeller to support the delivery of a major PIP New Service programme within DWP. This role will take ownership of the holistic data architecture across domains and microservices, ensuring the integrity, governance, and usability of the platform’s data assets.
Key Responsibilities
Support DWP central Data Governance initiatives including the introduction of:
Skills & Experience
Information Analyst job details
£350 per day
3-month Contract (Umbrella only)
Remote role based in Oxford
Your new company
We are a well-established national organisation undergoing a significant transformation of our digital, data and information landscape. As part of a major modernisation programme, we are investing in enhanced data capabilities, improved governance practices and a more connected, insight-driven data environment. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical programme, supporting the development of a new enterprise-wide data foundation that will enable better decision-making and service delivery for colleagues and stakeholders across the UK.
Your new role
As an Information Analyst, you will support the delivery of high-quality data insights that help drive business change and future operating models. Working across a complex multi-system environment, you will assist in gathering, analysing and interpreting data from a range of sources to produce clear, accurate and meaningful outputs for programme leads and wider stakeholders. You will contribute to the development of unified data structures, support the documentation and mapping of data flows, and help strengthen data governance and data quality processes. The role will involve hands-on data analysis, data preparation and visualisation, as well as supporting essential activities such as data cleansing, validation and improving metadata and information asset records. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, business SMEs and project colleagues to ensure data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose within a rapidly evolving programme landscape.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will have experience working as an Information Analyst or Data Analyst within a complex organisation or multi-system environment. You will bring good analytical skills, some experience with data cleansing, transformation and visualisation, and confidence working with large datasets. Proficiency in tools such as Excel and SQL is important, as is familiarity with at least one BI or reporting tool (e.g. Power BI or Tableau). Experience supporting data governance, data quality initiatives or improvements in information management will be highly advantageous, alongside an understanding of how to document data flows, attributes and metadata. You should be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical colleagues, interpreting requirements and translating them into useful and clear outputs. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a fast-moving programme will be key to your success.
What you’ll get in return
You will join a programme with meaningful national impact, helping to build a more connected and insight-driven data environment. Alongside a competitive daily rate, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a collaborative team and the opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative that will significantly enhance the organisation’s digital and analytical maturity.
What you need to do now
If you’re ready to bring your analytical skills to a purpose-driven organisation, click ‘apply’ to submit your CV and begin a confidential conversation.
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Our client is in the Public Sector and they are looking to grow the team with a SQL Developer. This role can be done mostly remote with odd travel to the head office in Manchester.
Client Details
Our client is in the Public Sector and they are looking to grow the team with a SQL Developer. This role can be done mostly remote with odd travel to the head office in Manchester.
Description
Develop, test, and deploy software applications tailored to organisational needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical requirements.
Ensure the maintenance and optimisation of existing software systems.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot application issues as needed.
Document software development processes and maintain accurate records.
Contribute to the design and architecture of new application solutions.
Implement security best practices within all software developments.
Stay updated with emerging technologies relevant to the public sector.Profile
Must haves:
SQL Server 2016 - database administration, performance troubleshooting, backup/restore strategies, security management, and SQL Agent job configuration
Strong experience and skills in both System Admin and Database Administration using SQL Server is particularly important
Solid T‑SQL skills - writing and debugging stored procedures, scripts, and maintenance routines
SQL Scripting
Strong troubleshooting skills
Stakeholder experience - technical and non technical
Nice to haves:
Java / JBoss / J2EE
IBM Cognos
Job Offer
25 days + 3 days off at Christmas + BHS
28.9% Pension
On the job training
Mostly remote
Generous sick pay, paid maternity, paternity, adoptive parental leave, as well as 5 days for personal and religious reasons
SQL Server Consultant / DBA (SQL Server, NHS, SQL Migration) £600 per day | 6 Month Contract | Immediate Start
***** Location no issue - remote role! *****
A SQL Server Consultant / DBA (SQL Server, NHS, SQL Migration) is required by a large NHS organisation to lead critical SQL Server upgrades and migrations across a complex enterprise estate as well as provide BAU DBA services.
You will be working across a large-scale, multi-instance SQL Server estate, supporting legacy SQL Server platforms while planning and delivering major SQL Server migration projects. If you are an experienced SQL Server Consultant who can own migrations end-to-end, this is for you.
To be considered, you must have:
This is a practical SQL Server Consultant / DBA role operating across both BAU and project delivery. You will provide SQL Server DBA support across existing estates, support legacy SQL Server environments, and lead the migration from SQL Server 2012 through to SQL Server 2025.
You will write structured migration and upgrade plans, carry out performance optimisation, improve SQL Server stability, and support development teams with T-SQL scripting and deployment. The environment is large-scale, regulated, and delivery-focused. You must be confident working independently and taking full ownership of SQL Server migration workstreams.
Role Details:
This is a high-impact SQL Server Consultant / DBA contract within the NHS where your SQL Server migration expertise will be critical.
If you are a SQL Server Consultant with NHS experience and a strong background in SQL Server migration and upgrade projects, apply now.
Are you experienced in Postgres or Oracle databases? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems and ensuring systems run smoothly? If so, you could be our next Database Administrator!
What is in it for you?
* Become a member of an Employee-owned trust
* Performance bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Option to buy additional leave
* Private medical insurance
What will you be doing?
* Manage, maintain and optimize Postgres and Oracle databases
* Perform upgrades, patches, backups and recovery testing
* Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
* Ensure database security, compliance and documentation
* Support CI/CD, DevOps and cross-functional teams
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience as a DBA or similar role
* Strong knowledge of Postgres and Oracle
* Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting
* Understanding of database security best practices
* Ability to work independently and within a team
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We are seeking an Analytics‑focused Data Engineer to design and build trusted, analytics‑ready datasets on a modern AWS and Databricks data platform. This role is critical to enabling business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics by transforming raw data into well‑modeled, high‑quality, and performant analytics layers.
You will work closely with analytics, BI, finance, and product teams to ensure data is easy to consume, well understood, and reliable for decision‑making at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Analytics‑Ready Data Modeling
Design and implement analytics‑optimized data models (fact/dimension, star/snowflake schemas).
Build and maintain curated analytics layers (gold tables) in Databricks using Delta Lake.
Translate business requirements into clear, reusable datasets for dashboards and reports.
Support semantic consistency across metrics, dimensions, and KPIs.
Data Pipelines & Transformations
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (Spark SQL, PySpark).
Transform raw and intermediate data into clean, documented, and performant analytics datasets.
Implement incremental processing, partitioning, and optimization techniques for BI workloads.
Ensure pipelines are resilient, observable, and production‑ready.
AWS Analytics Platform
Leverage AWS services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and IAM to support analytics use cases.
Integrate Databricks with AWS storage and security services.
Monitor pipeline execution, performance, and cost for analytics workloads.
Data Quality, Metrics & Trust
Implement data quality checks, reconciliation logic, and anomaly detection for analytics data.
Validate accuracy of business metrics used in executive dashboards and reports.
Support data lineage, documentation, and metric definitions.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure a single source of truth for analytics.
BI & Analytics Enablement
Support downstream tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
Optimize datasets for dashboard performance and concurrency.
Collaborate with analysts to improve query patterns and data usage.
Enable self‑service analytics through well‑designed datasets and documentation.
Required Qualifications
5-8+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering roles.
Strong experience with Databricks for analytics workloads.
Advanced proficiency in SQL (complex transformations, window functions, performance tuning).
Solid experience with AWS‑based analytics architectures.
Strong experience with data modeling for analytics.
Proficiency in Python or PySpark.
Experience supporting BI, reporting, and analytics teams.
Nice to Have
Experience with Analytics Engineering / ELT patterns.
Familiarity with dbt or similar transformation frameworks.
Experience supporting finance or executive reporting.
Knowledge of data governance, metric catalogs, or data discovery tools.
Experience with streaming data for near‑real‑time analytics.
Exposure to regulated or enterprise analytics environments.
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We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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About The Role
Were looking for a Lead Data Architect to join our digital transformation consultancy.
This is a strategic role that leads data strategy for public sector clients. Lead Data Architects look at data holistically, supporting clients to define the vision for data in their organisation.
As a Data Architect, you will:
You will bring a user-centered approach to data, ensuring that data meet the needs of users and stakeholders and helps the client to deliver effective services.
You’ll operate as a trusted advisor, liaising with senior client stakeholders.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, technology, and delivery. You will lead smaller engagements or play a senior role on larger ones. You will be the source of oversight and advice on data for the wider team and for the client. The Lead level is aligned to level 6 in theSFIA framework.
You will also support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to team culture and business development.
Responsibilities
Understanding data landscapes
Developing data strategy
Implementing data strategy
Stakeholder management
Internal responsibilities
About YouProfessional knowledge and experience
Essential:
Desirable:
Technical skills
About the Process:
To Apply:
If you would like to express interest in this role, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter max 2 pages highlighting your relevant experience against the essential requirements for the role.
Deadline for applications:There is no fixed closing date for this role. Well be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert once weve made the required number of hires, so wed encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Screening calls:We’ll be arranging screening calls on a rolling basis
First round Interviews to be scheduled:Within 5-10 days if shortlisted after the screening call
Second round interviews & presentation:5 days from 1st stage interview
We are committed to having a positive impact on the clients and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from women, disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates and historically under-represented groups.About UsPeople-Powered Transformation
We’re a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.
At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation.
Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting.
Benefits Include:
About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation
We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities.
By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact.
Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview.
Remote UKSalary up to £55,000
Love data? Obsessed with getting the details right?
I am currently recruiting for a fast-growing global geospatial data company helping some of the worlds biggest tech organisations see the world differently
As we continue to grow, were looking for a Data Quality Manager who thrives on turning messy, complex datasets into reliable, high-quality information that teams can trust.
The RoleThis is a chance to play a key role in shaping the quality of the data that powers our products and supports decision-making across the business.You will lead the way in defining what great data quality looks like, embedding strong governance practices and collaborating with teams across the organisation to make sure our data is accurate, consistent and ready for action. You will also work alongside major international tech companies while helping drive improvements to our data products during an exciting period of growth.
What Youll Be Doing
What Youll Bring
Bonus Points If You Have
What Youll GetWe believe great work deserves great perks:
Most importantly, youll be joining a friendly, collaborative and genuinely supportive team that loves solving interesting problems together.
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing team building a modern Microsoft Fabric data platform. This is a hands-on role designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, Lakehouse solutions, and analytics models within the Azure ecosystem.
What You’ll Do:
Essential Experience:
What’s on Offer:
If you’re an experienced Data Engineer with solidMicrosoft Fabric and Azure experience, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a strong Data Engineering Architect with 1216 years of experience in building and architecting modern data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipeline engineering, SQL performance tuning, and end-to-end data integration architecture, along with a strong analytical mindset to troubleshoot complex data issues. You will lead solution architecture, define best practices, and mentor teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Data Engineering & Architecture
Azure Data Factory (ADF) Pipeline Engineering (Core)
Design, develop, test, and deploy Azure Data Factory pipelines following best practices (modular design, parameterization, reusability, CI/CD readiness).
Build robust ingestion and orchestration workflows using:
Linked Services, Datasets, Pipelines, Triggers
Mapping Data Flows / Wrangling Data Flows (where applicable)
Integration Runtime strategies (Self-hosted / Azure IR)
Implement operational excellence: logging, alerting, retry patterns, failure handling, and idempotent design.
SQL Development & Optimization
Troubleshooting & Analytical Problem Solving
Engineering Standards, DevOps & Governance
Define and enforce best practices for:
CI/CD for ADF (Azure DevOps / Git-based workflows)
Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraformpreferred)
Version control, code review, release management
Implement data governance patterns: metadata management, lineage, auditing, encryption, RBAC, key management, PII controls.Collaborate with security/compliance teams to ensure enterprise adherence.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have (Strong)
1216 years of overall IT experience with significant data engineering & architecture exposure.
Strong Azure Cloud Data Engineering and associated services architecture knowledge
Deep hands-on experience with:
Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipeline design, orchestration, integration runtime strategy
SQL advanced querying, stored procedures, performance tuning
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex multi-system data issues.Strong understanding of data architecture concepts:
Azure Ecosystem (Preferred / Good to Have)
Azure data services experience in one or more:
Azure Synapse Analytics / Dedicated SQL Pools
Azure Databricks / Spark
ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance
Event Hub / Kafka, Stream Analytics (if real-time involved)
Monitoring & observability:
Security & identity:
Engineering Practices
Behavioral / Soft Skills
Education
Nice-to-Have Certifications
Your new company An established and fast‑growing technology organisation is on a mission to transform digital connectivity across the UK. With a focus on building and operating high‑speed fibre networks, the business is committed to delivering world‑class broadband services to communities and supporting a data‑driven future. You'll be joining a forward‑thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your new role As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the organisation's enterprise data platform. Working within a specialist Data Analytics & AI team, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and models within Snowflake to support analytics, reporting, and data‑led decision‑making across the business.You will translate data architecture strategies into high‑quality technical solutions, optimise performance and cost, and ensure the data platform is reliable, secure, and well‑structured. This includes developing ELT/ETL pipelines using tools such as dbt and Argo Workflows, implementing data quality and governance practices, and leveraging advanced Snowflake features to drive automation and efficiency.Collaboration is key-you'll work closely with analysts, data consumers, and business stakeholders, enabling them through well‑designed data models and providing technical support where needed. You'll also contribute to monitoring, CI/CD processes, and ongoing improvements to engineering standards across the team. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience delivering cloud‑based data engineering solutions, ideally centred around Snowflake Strong skills in SQL, Python, and dbt for data modelling and transformation Experience with Snowflake RBAC and performance optimisation Familiarity with ingestion/replication tools such as Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo, or similar Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred) Knowledge of data modelling, governance principles, and best‑practice engineering standards Experience supporting BI/reporting tools such as Power BI Solid grounding in version‑controlled development and CI/CD practices (git)Desirable: Exposure to enterprise systems like Salesforce, BSS/OSS, telephony, or call‑centre data Experience in data platform migrations, data validation, and quality assurance Background in enabling business teams through training, documentation, or adoption support Familiarity with Terraform or Infrastructure‑as‑Code A mindset for continuous learning and staying up to date with modern data stack tooling What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Digital Data Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid
Digital Data Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying
We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialistnot someone who has done a bit of data. This requires someone who has operated at Senior Manager level (or Director level in some consultancies), someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.
You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.
This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problemsnot just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details
Skills and experience required:
This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details
Were looking for a skilled Azure Data Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric to join our growing data team. If youre passionate about building scalable, modern data platforms in Microsoft Azure, wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Do
What Were Looking For
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Main Purpose:
Maximo Operations Technicians are client facing professionals responsible for the provision of excellent customer service and reliable Root Cause Analysis techniques to identify the causes of incidents and problems regarding system configurations, customised applications, reports, data and hardware.
Specific Responsibilities:
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be an analytical problem solver, with experience in IT Support in similar organisations. The individual should be able to demonstrate:
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
Skills & Personal Qualities Desired:
Who are Naviam?
Naviam was founded to help businesses maximize the benefits of their software solutions over the lifecycle of their physical assets.
Today, Naviam is a leading IBM MaximoEnterprise Asset Managementpartner for asset intensive organizations worldwide. As one of the few Maximo partners providing Enterprise Asset Management(EAM) and Asset PerformanceManagement(APM) expertise across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, we combine a local presence with global expertise to deliver tailored asset management solutions and trusted partnerships wherever you are on your maintenance journey. Our leadingNaviam Cloudplatform brings together best of breed solutions to future proof your modern business. We continue to grow our global footprint and were excited that youre interested in joining us!
Technical Data Consultant London Betweem £60,000 to £100,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Are you a data-driven professional who thrives on turning complex challenges into actionable insights? Do you want to make a real impact on high-profile projects while working with cutting-edge technology? Morela is partnering with one of the UK s leading data consultancies to do just that and we re looking for talented SC Cleared Data Consultants and Analysts to join the team.
Since day one, Morela has supported this partner on their ambitious journey and this year, they aim to grow 10x. This is your chance to be part of that growth story.
Why Join?
What You ll Do
What We re Looking For
As part of this team, you ll lead high-impact data programmes, empower clients to harness their data, and help mentor the next generation of talent.
Don t miss this opportunity, reach out to me (url removed) to learn more and take the next step in your career!
This 3-6 month contract for a Data Architect focuses on shaping and managing data architecture to support analytics initiatives. The role requires expertise in designing and implementing scalable data solutions.
Client Details
They are a not for profit organisation based in the North West
Description
Profile
A successful Data Architect should have:
Job Offer
Daily rate of 450 to 600 - outside IR35
3 month contract, with likely extension
Fully remote role
Fuly remote role (with expensed travel)
500 to 520 per day Inside IR35
SC Cleared role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect to lead the architectural modernisation of a large-scale, mission-critical data platform within DWP.
This is a hands-on senior architecture role focused on transforming a complex brownfield data estate while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery. You’ll be driving major technical decisions across data architecture, infrastructure, security, and cross-cloud connectivity - shaping the future of a platform that directly supports millions of UK citizens.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills & Experience
Desirable
Job Title: Technical Architect
Max rate: 550p/d via Umbrella
Clearance required: BPSS + SC
Location: Remote Worker
Job Description:
Technically Lead the architectural modernisation of a large-scale, established data platform (DWX) within public sector client. This role requires experience of brownfield environments, strong hands-on technical capability, and the ability to reshape existing architectures to align with business and Data & Analytic (D&A) standards while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery.
You will be responsible for re-architecting data flows, modernising infrastructure, managing large-scale schema evolution, enabling cross-cloud connectivity, and providing senior guidance to technical teams and stakeholders.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Desirable
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in an excellent client’s large-scale platform migration programme focused on consolidating multiple payment and card-processing systems into a unified global ecosystem. The successful candidate will bring expertise in system migrations, ETL/data transformation pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with engineering, product, operations, compliance, and partner teams to define and govern architecture that delivers secure, compliant, resilient, and high-performing outcomes.
This can either be a mainly remote or hybrid role depending on what the successful candidate prefers. As well as competitive salary’s, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
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Government Property Agency
Salary - 42,450 to 46,636
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham or Swindon
There is also a non- standard RRA of up to 3,000 that may be applied to attract an exceptional candidate.
Job description
Data analytics provides a transformational and powerful combination to support GPA’s current and forward planning in key areas such as across Operations, Portfolio Performance, Health and Safety, Risk Management and Sustainability. It provides essential actionable insights to support planning, decision making, scenario planning and predictive analytics. Data analytics across the GPA is already providing a transparent, interactive interface to the large amount of data we collect and process in GPA. A number of exemplar Power BI dashboards are already supporting business plan objectives and crucial reporting in areas such as Occupancy, Property Portfolio, Customer Satisfaction, Client Satisfaction, CRM Reporting, Sustainability etc. In this role you will be responsible for the full lifecycle development and maintenance of part of GPA’s dashboard portfolio. Working alongside Business Analysts and Data Architects you will have authority to build analytics solutions that are underpinning the key strategic and operational business decisions of GPA.
Key responsibilities
Personal Specification
As a data driven organisation, a data analytics lead is essential to assure as an organisation we can devise approaches and systems to ‘make sense’ of the large volumes of data present in the organisation The Senior Data Analyst ensures that the GPA:
Technical skills
Essential criteria:
Qualifications
Essential criteria:
Benefits
How to apply
The application process will be open until the 27th February 2026.
Additional information
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Role: Senior Data Engineer Background: Leveraging data analytics to provide insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and others to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven insights. Key Accountabilities A Senior Data Engineer (Production Support) will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting ETL processes, data pipelines, and data warehouse environments. The ideal candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with ETL tools, and the ability to quickly resolve production issues to ensure data availability, accuracy, and reliability. \* Monitor and support daily ETL processes, data pipelines, and batch jobs to ensure timely and accurate data delivery. \* Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, job failures, and performance bottlenecks across ETL and data warehouse systems. \* Work Closely with Data platform team to resolve data load issues. \* Perform root cause analysis of recurring issues and implement permanent fixes. \* Collaborate with development teams to transition projects smoothly into production and ensure operational readiness. \* Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for proactive issue detection. \* Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability through ongoing validation and health checks. \* Apply best practices for production support, including incident management, change management, and problem management. \* Work closely with business users, data analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve data-related queries. \* Document runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge base articles to streamline production operations. \* Continuously optimize processes for reliability, performance, and scalability in production environments. \* Ensure compliance with data security, access controls, and audit requirements in production systems. Day-to-Day Tasks - Senior Data Engineer (Production Support) Production Support: \* Check system dashboards, logs, and alerts for failures or anomalies. \* Verify data quality and integrity checks (row counts, duplicates, missing data, schema changes). \* Review ETL/ELT job runs, data pipeline executions, and batch processes. \* Validate data loads into staging, warehouse, and downstream systems for critical tables. \* Monitor real-time and scheduled jobs to ensure SLAs are met. \* Investigate and resolve production issues (job failures, data inconsistencies, performance delays). \* Collaborate with business users to resolve data access or reporting issues. \* Coordinate with development/engineering teams for fixes, hot patches, or re-runs of failed jobs. \* Track and document incidents, resolutions, and preventive measures in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira). \* Participate in daily/weekly operations meetings to report status and highlight issues. \* Handover critical ongoing issues to on-call/offshore support (if applicable). Minor Works/ Maintenance: \* Enhance Existing models with addition of fields as per the requirements. \* Help with Deployments and initial loads during Go-live. \* Perform root cause analysis for recurring or high-severity incidents. Proactive/Preventive Work: \* Fine-tune ETL workflows and SQL queries to improve performance. \* Implement monitoring scripts and automation to reduce manual intervention. \* Restructure the Load plans to improve effeciency. \* Review security and access controls to ensure compliance. \* Update documentation (runbooks, troubleshooting guides, SOPs) for operational continuity. Skills and Capability requirements: \* 6+ years of experience with ETL, data pipelines, and data warehouse production environments. \* Strong expertise in troubleshooting ETL/ELT processes using tools such as Matillion, Informatica, ODI, or SSIS. \* Experience in cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake. \* Proven ability to analyze job failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes. \* Hands-on experience with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools. \* Familiarity with incidents, problem, and change management processes in ITIL-based environments. \* Strong SQL programming and debugging skills with relational and cloud databases. \* Experience with traditional and non-traditional forms of analytical data design (Kimbal, Inmon etc) \* Excellent communication skills to interact with business users, analysts, and cross-functional technical teams. Nice to Have \* Domain knowledge in the area of finance data is preferred. \* Experience with SAP Systems and Databases \* Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as PowerBI or Tableau