Data Engineer

Gespreksleider Jacobs
Coventry
1 month ago
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Overview

HM Land Registry (HMLR) is undertaking one of the largest transformation programmes in government, modernising the digital systems that support over £7 trillion of property ownership. As a Data Engineer, you will support the development of HMLR's data engineering capability by helping to build and maintain reliable data pipelines and products. Your work will contribute to improving data access, quality and value across the organisation, supporting programmes that influence how HMLR manages and uses its data in the future. Salary up to £44,400, 29 % employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth, Croydon or Coventry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design and maintenance of data flows that connect operational systems and provide data for analytics and BI.
  • Help re‑engineer manual processes into scalable, repeatable data pipelines and write optimised ETL code.
  • Contribute to building data streaming capabilities and creating accessible data products for analysis.
  • Improve data quality, document data mappings, and identify opportunities to optimise data engineering processes.
  • Work collaboratively with other teams, follow industry best practice aligned to HMLR standards, and participate in the data engineering community.
  • Develop understanding of legacy systems, learn the basics of Land Registry operations, and maintain awareness of organisational priorities.
  • Continue personal development to build skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Essential Skills

  • Experience of using a unified engine for large‑scale data analytics (e.g. Spark/PySpark).
  • Experience in writing, testing and implementing scripts (e.g. Python, Scala).
  • Experience of cloud data stack use (e.g. SageMaker Notebooks, S3, Glue, Athena).
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Profiling data and analysing source systems to produce clear, actionable insights.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of DevOps processes (e.g. Terraform).
  • Knowledge of data pipeline testing (end‑to‑end testing, data quality testing, monitoring & alerting, unit & contract testing).
  • Knowledge of the data lifecycle (development, analysis, modelling, integration, metadata management).

Location

Expectation is to be working from any of the advertised locations 60 % of the time across the month (typically three days per week). Hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Locations available: Croydon, Coventry, Plymouth.


Salary

  • Developing – £41,100
  • Proficient – £43,100
  • Accomplished – £44,400

Benefits

  • Over 29 % employer pension contribution.
  • Annual leave of 28.5 days per year plus 8 public holidays.
  • A clear progression pathway including personalised training and development plans.
  • Expensed accreditations with dedicated training days.
  • Flexi‑time scheme.
  • Opportunity to work condensed hours.
  • Social and sports clubs.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Interest‑free season ticket loan.
  • Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).

Further Information

  • Application deadline: 11:55 pm Thursday 8th of January 2026.
  • Please apply with a CV that provides evidence against the essential skills.
  • HMLR does not hold a UKVI Skilled Worker Licence and is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

If you are a motivated data professional who enjoys solving complex data problems, working collaboratively in agile teams and delivering reliable, high‑quality data solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join HM Land Registry and play a key role in shaping the data capabilities that support property ownership and public services across England and Wales. Apply now in complete confidence.


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