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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Analytics Engineer - **Company:** Department for Education - **Location:** Sheffield, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £12,835.0 - £44,305.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Desktop Computing, R (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Lakes, Data Management, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2412317fbe08c5b1 ## About the Role * Significant experience implementing data solutions or data models, using programming languages /software such as SQL, R and Power BI. * Experience of end-to-end development and implementation of data solutions, including data models. * Experience in visualising data in an engaging way, adding valuable insights and analysis. * Can convey technical information to a non-technical audience, including senior leaders. * Experience of interpreting complex specifications and translating into efficient code. * Experience of quality assuring complex models and large datasets. * Experience of analysing large and varied datasets and producing accurate analytical work to a high standard. * Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Criteria (if required): * Experience of using advanced analytics platforms such as Databricks. * Experience of designing and building tools using artificial intelligence technologies. * A degree in a STEM-related subject (preferably Mathematics or Computing related),or relevant certification. * Experience of supporting and continuously improving complex enterprise data systems (such as data lakes and data warehouses). * A good working knowledge of post-16 funding formula, both in theory and implementation. * A good working knowledge of any or all of the key datasets used for pre 16 and post 16 funding e.g. Individualised Learner Record, School Census, Young Persons Matched Administrative Dataset, Learning Aims Reference Service., * Making Effective Decisions * Changing and Improving * Managing a Quality Service, Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. ## Description Please note– Bristol & Nottingham currently have site controls in place. Therefore, these location options are only available to existing DfE employees already assigned to these office locations., Our analytical engineers innovate to design and deliver data products and services, integrating them into systems and business processes within the department in adherence with data security policies and architecture protocols., * As a Senior analytical Engineer, you will work with others in finding innovative ways to improve service operations by continuously challenging approaches for optimum delivery of solutions. * You will be user-focused, understanding the importance of data, data management, data quality. You will support the delivery of products to internal and external stakeholders, using agile or other methods of delivery. * You will use your technical skills to design and implement data solutions, from conception to go-live. You will work to develop and deliver automated services that are reliable, scalable, and secure. You will work with a variety of stakeholders in your role such as delivery managers, business analysts and data scientists. * You will be interpreting complex specifications and translating them into efficiently written code and quality assuring complex models and large datasets. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part time or compressed working pattern. However, due to the nature of the work and the shift coverage required, the minimum number of contracted hours for this role is 30 hours per week over a 4 day period., Do not leave completing the tests until the last minute in case you experience any access or technical issues. There may not be technical support available after business hours. While the tests should work on most operating systems and modern browsers with a good internet connection, we cannot guarantee that every combination will work. At the beginning, the test will check which browser you are using, and alert you if it is likely to be incompatible. It is highly recommended that you complete the online tests on a desktop computer, not a mobile phone or tablet. If candidates require reasonable adjustments during the application process, or online test process, please allow sufficient time (at least 5 working days prior to the closing date) to allow us to review and progress your application to the next stage of the process. Please note that there is no candidate support available from Friday 5pm until Monday 9am., The interview will last approximately 1 hour. You will be asked questions on the Behaviours listed above to determine your level of experience in these areas. We will also ask you Strengths based questions. Behaviours are the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job. We want to get an understanding of the actions and activities that you have done (or would do) that result in effective performance. Strengths are a way for Hiring Managers to understand what motivates you and what you enjoy doing, which helps the panel to understand your areas of strength. Evidence shows that people do better work when a job aligns well with what they enjoy and find motivating. We don’t advertise which strengths we are going to assess you on as we want to be able to assess your first, natural response to the questions. Interviews will take place towards mid to end of October 2026. Please note these dates are subject to change. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Interviews will be held over video conferencing using MS Teams. If you are invited to interview, please ensure that you have access to this software and that you have your video turned on. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We receive many applications, and unfortunately we’re not able to provide feedback for candidates who aren’t shortlisted. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder. Important Information If you fail to complete the tests before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. Guidance will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are untimed, administered via Civil Service Jobs, and applicant guidance is available during the test and online on GOV.UK Online Tests guidance. Applicants must complete the test on their own, without help, and Departments reserve the right to retest applicants under supervised conditions at later stages of the selection process. Doing this can provide reassurance to recruiters who are concerned about the authenticity of one or more test results. Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to complete both assessments and submit your application before the advertised deadline. Reasonable adjustments & test accessibility: See our reasonable adjustments guide for candidates (online tests), or some example case studies, to act as a guide. You can use these to help you decide whether to ask for help or take the test without help., Please ensure that you remove from your application, all references to your: * name/title * educational institutions * age * gender * email address * postal address * phone number * nationality/immigration status We reserve the right to raise the minimum pass mark in the event of a high volume or strong field of candidates. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and not from overseas. The government is committed to supporting apprenticeships, enabling people to learn and progress in a role whilst earning. We want to monitor the number of people who have completed apprenticeships who are now applying to progress further in their career and are asking this question to all candidates, on all vacancies. You will be asked a question as part of the application process about any previous apprenticeships you have completed. Your response to this question will not affect your application and it is not a requirement of the role to have completed a previous apprenticeship. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out., Any move to Department for Education (DfE) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)