Data Engineer - AD2031DD

Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated data engineer to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrew, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and in the Guardian University Guide 2024. This permanent role is well suited to a forward-thinking individual with skills and experience in data warehouse development and maintenance, who is seeking to progress their career in a busy and innovative workplace.

It is an exciting time for the University and IT Services with digital enhancement playing a major part in the shaping of the University’s future. You will play a key role in embracing new technology, managing change, and helping to deliver the University’s digital strategy.

You will be a practicing Engineer with experience in data warehousing throughout the entire ETL process from data ingestion and documentation to reporting. You will be joining a team of experts working on a range of stimulating projects, using the latest technologies and partnering with top tier vendors.

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. You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development.

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

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• 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, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dean Drew, email dsd2@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 464020.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  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/

Closing Date: 11 October 2024

Please quote ref: AD2031DD

Further Particulars: AD2031DD FPs.docx

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