Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Lead Data Engineer Home Office Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 9th November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 487084 Salary £62,732 New entrants to the Civil Service will start their role on the salary band minimum £62,732 for National roles or £66,732 for London roles. You may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills Assessment, with a value of up to £17,668. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Permanent Business area HO - Home Office Digital Type of role Digital Information Technology Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Croydon, Salford, Sheffield. About the job Job summary This role will be based in National Data Quality Improvement Service (NDQIS) team. NDQIS is a national service for policing that uses rule based to improve the quality, consistency and comparability of police recorded crime data submitted to the Home Office. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, delivering and supporting high-quality end-to-end data solutions that enable effective data-driven decision making. Working across the full delivery lifecycle, you will translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable and secure data pipelines, ensuring compliance with Home Office data quality, governance and security standards. You will lead the design and implementation of complex data integrations and text analysis methodologies, ETL processes and au