Data Engineer

As a Data Engineer, you'll support the Child Maintenance Service by maintaining clean, well-documented SAS code and helping migrate key products to a modern Big Data stack including Cloudera, Informatica, and cloud tools. You'll resolve incidents, support data analysis, and build scalable ETL solutions.

Pay up to £53,347, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

We are looking for a Newcastle to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the Child Maintenance Service by delivering business-critical data products using SAS, and helping to migrate these products to a new strategic Big Data technology stack including Cloudera, Informatica and cloud-based tools.

You'll manage and maintain clean, well-documented SAS code, lead incident and problem resolution, and support data analysis and profiling. You'll also work closely with designers and testers to build robust, scalable ETL solutions in the new environment.

You'll be working collaboratively in a cross-functional team at the heart of digital transformation. You'll help shape future data services, support live operations, and contribute to impact assessments that influence policy and service design.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

Team Communication - You can manage both proactive and reactive communication for your team, tailoring messages clearly and concisely for a range of audiences.

Advanced SAS Coding - You can lead SAS coding across a team, working confidently with different versions including SAS 9.4+ and SAS Viya.

Technical Requirements & Testing - You can collate and review complex technical specifications, and define robust test conditions for data, tools, and process deliverables.

Data Profiling & Source Analysis - You can undertake and apply advanced data profiling and source system analysis, while supporting colleagues to build their capability in this area.

Database Principles & SQL - You can apply advanced database principles and write SQL across platforms, particularly using Hive and Impala for querying and analysis.

Data Solution Design - You can design effective data solutions using Cloudera, aligning technical delivery with business needs.

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Newcastle, whichever you prefer.

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model - you'll be in the office about 60% of the time, and 40% home working.

We offer competitive pay of up to £53,347.

You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9%, and a generous leave package starting at 26 days.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)

Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies

Time off volunteering and charitable giving

Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'

Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more

Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference

Sports and social activities

Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

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