Senior Data Engineer
Core
Design, build, and deliver robust data platforms and pipelines underpinning critical public sector services to enable better decision-making and improve service outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC Data Engineer (Consultancy)
Builds
End-to-end data pipelines, data models, and enterprise-scale data platforms for public and private sector clients.
Domain
Public sector digital transformation, data engineering, cloud-native data services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, SQL (PostgreSQL, MS SQL), NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB), Event streaming (Kafka), Data orchestration (Apache Airflow), Data quality & validation, Monitoring & observability (Prometheus, Grafana), Data architecture patterns (Data lakes, Warehouses, Event-driven)
Preferred skills
Geospatial metadata standards (ISO 19115, INSPIRE, GEMINI), Graph databases (Neo4j, Apache Jena), Consultancy environment experience, Public sector project experience (via careerplan.io/jobs/cdc63282-f894-4aac-a98b-0ba2987661f7-senior-data-engineer-at-informed-solutions)
Technologies
Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Kafka, Apache Airflow, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Own delivery of data services across the full lifecycle; Lead on data architecture and design; Build and operate data pipelines; Automate and orchestrate data workflows; Ensure data quality and observability; Work with metadata and standards; Support delivery planning; Build stakeholder trust; Mentor and develop others
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
