# Senior Data Engineer at Scottish Government Recruitment

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- **Company:** Scottish Government Recruitment (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/scottish-government-recruitment)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Data engineering, Data infrastructure, Data streaming, Business intelligence, Data flows, Cloud services, Systems architecture, Data analytics, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Process optimization, Technical documentation
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-17
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-18
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/4644 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design and lead implementation of data flows connecting operational systems to analytics and BI platforms.
- Identify opportunities to reuse existing data pipelines and apply best-practice patterns.
- Lead the build and operationalisation of data streaming systems and integrations.
- Optimize code and processes for performance, reliability and maintainability.
- Monitor data products, investigate incidents, and resolve issues across services.
- Produce clear technical documentation and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Requirements:
- Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated data solutions and streaming architectures.
- Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT patterns, and cloud-based data services.
- Experience with performance optimisation, monitoring and troubleshooting production data systems.
- Ability to lead technical work, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor colleagues.
- Familiarity with data governance, security and accessibility principles relevant to public sector data.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to inclusive, user-focused delivery.

## Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will design and lead the implementation of robust data flows to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to build data streaming systems and optimize processes for high performance.

## Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated data solutions using industry standards and best practices. The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills, with a focus on monitoring and resolving issues across data products and services.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Data Engineer role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-17. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Scottish Government Recruitment's site before applying.
- **Does Scottish Government Recruitment offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Scottish Government Recruitment's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Data engineering, Data infrastructure, Data streaming, Business intelligence, Data flows, Cloud services, Systems architecture, Data analytics, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Process optimization, Technical documentation.

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