Senior Data Engineer

Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Data Engineer to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrews. The successful applicant will be at the heart of our digital transformation programme, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of data management and analytics at the University.

The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve staff and student experience and has Digital as one of its five strategic pillars. This is an exceptional opportunity to help lead the development of a modern data ecosystem.

As the Senior Data Engineer, you will be involved in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects, from driving a data-led culture to optimizing operational efficiency across the institution.

We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision., Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi, The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays


• Financial contribution to relocation


• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions


• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.


• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services


• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.


• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives