About us
UCL is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion. Part of UCL’s vision is to take on the hardest global challenges. The Information Services Division (ISD) is the primary provider of IT services to UCL. We support and enhance learning, teaching, research and administrative processes by providing information- and technology-related services to over 50,000 staff and students of UCL and associated institutions.
Our ambition is to be the leading IT services group in the HE sector and we are growing our team’s capability in experience/UX, agile development, security, cloud, service management and partnering. We are modernising our technology foundations, digitising the processes of the university to transform experience for students and staff, and partnering across the university to drive differentiation in UCL education and research.
About the role
As a Data Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional agile team responsible for developing, delivering and supporting data products, platforms and services that enable better decision-making and innovation across UCL. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, architects and business stakeholders to build scalable, secure and reliable data solutions that support teaching, research and professional services.
You will contribute to the design, development and continuous improvement of modern data platforms, data pipelines and integrations, applying engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Working within an agile environment, you will help drive automation, quality, security and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.
This roles requires good knowledge of: SQL, Python, Snowflake, Fabric, Git, DBT and ME Dynamics.
This role offers an opportunity to help shape UCL's data capabilities, working with cloud technologies, modern engineering practices and a diverse range of enterprise systems to unlock the value of data and support strategic objectives.
*Please note that this is only open to UCL Employees ONLY*
About you
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines, integrations and data services using modern engineering practices.
- Participate in agile ceremonies including refinement, estimation, prioritisation and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data products and services.
- Apply software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including build, test, deployment and operational support.
- Implement automation, testing and monitoring throughout the data development lifecycle.
- Ensure your solutions meet security, governance, performance and reliability requirements.
- Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
- Follow engineering best practice and support the growth of a collaborative technology culture.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, sharing knowledge and solutions with colleagues.
- Help explore emerging technologies and approaches that improve outcomes for users and the organisation.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more
Software Engineer (Data) - *Role is Open to UCL Employees Only* in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
