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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** West Mercia Police
- **Location:** Hindlip, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £43,668.0 - £49,716.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Engineering, Data Security, Digital Technology
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ec6520af51d9461

## About the Role

You don't need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

## Description

The main purpose of the Data Engineer role is to manage the Data Engineering capabilities of West Mercia, developing and implementing data access mechanisms as per the customer need ensuring that they are fit for purpose across the Force.

To contribute as part of a Digital team working to improve both the robustness and access of West Mercia's data and digital systems.

The Data Engineer role is a hybrid (mix of home & office working)
This is a CV only process - please ensure your employment history is up to date
You will be invited to a 2 stage interview process. The 1st stage interview (via Teams) will be to discuss your employment background and CV to assess suitability for the role before potentially progressing to a 2nd stage face to face interview. This is also an opportunity for you to learn more about the role.


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