Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Senior Data Engineer designing and maintaining end-to-end data pipelines, turning complex telecoms datasets into actionable insights at the UK Telecommunications Lab (UKTL), working at the intersection of telecoms, cybersecurity, and national infrastructure.

Salary for UKTL specialist roles are benchmarked against the external market and may include additional compensation to recognise in-demand technical expertise.

At UKTL, you’ll be part of a team strengthening the UK’s telecoms ecosystem through cutting-edge testing, research, and innovation. As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting and collaborating with our Test and Research teams, turning complex data into meaningful insights that influence real-world decisions.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of telecoms, cybersecurity, and national infrastructure, contributing to work that genuinely matters.

Your impact

In this role, you will:

  • Design, Build and maintain Data pipelines E2E.
  • Turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that shape research and testing priorities
  • Dive into telecoms systems, technologies, and infrastructure, exploring how they operate and where improvements can be made
  • Work closely with test and research teams to solve challenges using data-driven approaches
  • Create reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Contribute to system development, operational improvements, and wider strategic initiatives
  • Stay on top of industry trends, cybersecurity developments, and regulatory changes
  • Build analytical tools and outputs that support investigations and decision-making
  • Continuously refine data and insights to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and valuable

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham at least twice a week

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

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