Data & Analytics Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required Professional Multiple Cities

  • IBM
  • 21/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

About the Role

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow - 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies Hadoop, Spark.
  • Background in data science, IT consulting or related field.
  • AWS Certified Big Data or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Publication record in peer reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
Education

Required: None. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits
  • Tools and policies to support work life balance: flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
  • Traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.
Pre employment Screening

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, possibly requiring eligibility for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Equal Opportunity Employer

IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer - eSC or eDV Required

Job ID: 117229

Location: Hampshire, Gloucestershire, London, City of, Manchester, Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Up to 80% or 4 days a week; home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Area of Work: Data & Analytics

Employment Type: Regular

Position Type: Professional

Is this role commissionable / sales incentive based? (information not provided)