Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required

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., * 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.

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.

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave, and an innovative maternity return-ers scheme.
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance, and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high-profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth.

We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in-demand skills development, and long-term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.