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# Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Leicester, 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:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840675433-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.

## 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., * 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.


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