Data Engineer - 16095
Brunel University of London
- Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
- Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 8: £45,390 to £58,263 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £65,236 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full-time Contract type: Permanent
Job Overview The Digital Services Directorate is responsible for delivering innovative, secure and high-quality digital capabilities. The Data Engineering function plays a vital role in delivering scalable, secure and high-performance data solutions, including a modern Microsoft Fabric–driven data layer.
The Data Engineer will work as a key member of the Data Systems team, reporting to the Data Systems Manager. The postholder will design, develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, relational and non-relational database systems, and scalable cloud data architectures. They will collaborate closely with analysts, researchers, project teams and wider IT colleagues to ensure that data solutions meet high standards of quality, reliability, security and compliance, including GDPR and cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, relational and non-relational database systems, and scalable cloud data architectures.
Collaborate with analysts, researchers, project teams and wider IT colleagues to ensure high standards of quality, reliability, security and compliance (GDPR, cybersecurity).
Shape the University’s enterprise data engineering strategy, supporting implementation of data governance, metadata management, master data processes and emerging technologies.
Document technical specifications, troubleshoot performance issues, and contribute to the evolution of the data architecture, including Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse environments.
Required Qualifications
Substantial experience in data solution architecture within a large, complex environment.
Strong expertise in Oracle and SQL Server database technologies.
Excellent analytical skills, cloud knowledge, and experience designing and operating scalable data pipelines.
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
Commitment to high-quality service, innovation and Brunel’s values.
Desired Professional Certifications
Data or database–focused certifications (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server).
Cloud data platform certifications (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate).
Demonstrable experience designing, building and operating secure, scalable data platforms in lieu of formal certification.
Benefits Generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, an occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Application Details Closing date for applications: 11 January 2026 Interviews week commencing 26 January 2026 in person.
For further details, including the Job Description and Person Specification, and to apply, please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk.
If you have any technical issues please contact hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk.
All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.
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- English
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