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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Information Technology Consulting, Information Engineering, Data Mining, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Tensorflow, SQL Databases, Text Mining, Data Processing, Pytorch, Apache Spark, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Data Analytics, Dask - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10166831/senior-data-engineer-esc-or-edv-required/ ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise * Extensive experience with data engineering principles and advanced analytics techniques. * Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL). * Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, Dask). * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience * Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn). * Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark). * Background in data science, IT consulting, or a related field. * AWS Certified Big Data or equivalent. * Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills. * Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications., Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ## Description Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Data Engineer supporting public sector and defence IBM accounts, driving the development of innovative advanced analytics solutions. In this role, you will lead the charge in fostering innovation, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting the growth of junior engineers. Join our Data Engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced analytics initiatives across our public sector and defence clients. Apply today and take the next step in your Data Engineering career. Responsibilities: * Lead the development of advanced analytics solutions to address complex business challenges within public sector and defence environments. * Mentor and support junior data engineers in their professional growth. * Conduct statistical analysis, data collection, data mining, and text mining activities. * Design, build, and oversee solutions for advanced analytics projects. * Use predictive analytics tools (such as SPSS) to draw insights and communicate findings. * Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in advanced analytics, helping to drive innovation across the organization., IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. 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