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PostgreSQL Engineer

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Join us at GE Vernova Grid Software to be part of the team leading the digital transformation of the energy market. As the world's energy sector moves away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources, industrial companies are challenged with addressing this transition in transformative ways.
Digitization will be key to making power-generating assets more efficient and the electric grid more secure and resilient. Our Geospatial products play a critical role in this transformation by supporting the design, modelling and maintenance of electric, gas and telecommunication networks. For more information on our strategy, check out: GridOS Overview.
You will be a part of our Grid Software Engineering team, an Agile organization with a flexible working environment, where we are always looking to innovate our products and the processes and technologies we use. Our current focus is on leveraging our long history of Geospatial experience and expertise building client-server products, and evolving those products and tech stacks to modern cloud-based mapping and analytics micro-services.
We are seeking to hire people who are passionate about technology, enjoy solving challenging problems and value the positive impact it makes to our customers. We are looking to grow our current team to meet these customer needs and will use your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to innovate complex solutions.
As a Postgres Engineer you will work closely with your product development peers in fast-paced Agile development teams enhancing our data products and ensuring our product deployments are scalable, high-performing, and robust.
**Job Description**
In this role, you will:
+ Design, implement, and optimise PostgreSQL database schemas and stored procedures to support versioned data control features.
+ Enhance PostgreSQL deployments with a focus on scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
+ Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines for database changes using tools such as Flyway, Liquibase, or custom scripts.
+ Profile and tune PostgreSQL performance at both the query and system level (e.g. indexes, vacuum strategies, connection pooling).
+ Collaborate with software developers to integrate PostgreSQL improvements into application features using Agile methodologies.
+ Implement and monitor replication, partitioning, backup, and recovery strategies for production-grade environments.
+ Contribute to internal standards, documentation, and best practices for PostgreSQL usage across teams.
+ Participate in design discussions and provide expert input into architecture decisions related to data storage, indexing, and versioning strategies.
**Education Qualification**
+ Proven hands-on experience with **PostgreSQL** , including advanced SQL, query optimisation, and internal tuning.
+ Strong knowledge of **PostgreSQL internals** : indexing strategies, planner behaviour, partitioning, vacuum/analyze, WAL, etc.
+ Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines** and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
+ Experience designing scalable data architectures in **high-volume OLTP environments** .
+ Proficient in scripting/programming languages such as **Python, Bash, or SQL** .
+ Experience in Agile development teams, preferably using Scrum or Kanban.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
**Prefered Bonus Skills**
+ Experience implementing **versioned data storage** models or **temporal tables** .
+ Familiarity with **PostGIS** , **logical replication** , or **custom extensions** .
+ Exposure to containerised Postgres environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
+ Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as **pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana** .
+ Understanding of **data governance** , **auditability** , and **change tracking** in regulated environments.
**Soft Skills**
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills - able to translate database issues to non-specialists.
+ A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.
+ Able to take ownership of complex technical problems and see them through to resolution.
**Why join our team:**
GE Vernova is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to the continuous improvement and the wellbeing of its employee. We are offering fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year, on top of a LinkedIn Learning subscription and full access to GE Vernova's learning database.
Our wellbeing program will allow you to benefit from multiple events focused on a healthy lifestyle, free apps to support your healthy habits and free employee assistance program, provided by specialized counselors.
Also, we are offering:
+ Strong induction process (a dedicated 1-month ramp-up period).
+ Flexible working hours and a well-defined hybrid working policy.
+ Private Medical Insurance for you (can also be extended for family members).
+ Attractive financial compensations for roles involving external travels and on-site missions.
+ Fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year.
+ Increased number of vacation days, according to your work-experience, encompassed by an annual bonus payout.
+ Annual, performance-based, salary review.
+ Multiple subscriptions, discounts and vouchers available (such as Bookster subscription, corporate discount to fitness services, gift vouchers for Christmas and Easter holiday, daily meal vouchers, additional days off such as 8th of March and 3rd Easter Day and children's benefits, including gifts for special occasions, vouchers, and events) etc.
**Our Culture**
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing inclusive teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.
GE Vernova's Global Delivery Center in Bucharest is not only a workplace, but also a community where members are actively involved in different initiatives such as personal development workshops, book clubs, sports competitions, charity events, volunteering on greening and afforestation and dedicated events for employees' children.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
PostgreSQL SRE
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at Barclays where you'll support Strategy to Execution plans, this resource is required to build out our open-source Postgres offering. Our goal is to build a PostgreSQL relational database service that can engage with the existing Oracle and MS SQL solutions.To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have experience with:Software development and Automation using Python, Ansible & Database technologies preferably on PostgreSQL.Designing and building full stack solutions based on microservices architecture specially infrastructure/databases preferably using Kubernetes (OpenShift) for containerisation.Working knowledge of GIT, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools along with integration between multiple tools to facilitate user stories.Some other highly valued skills may include:Jenkins/Chef.API development knowledge.Experience in operating in a Scrum/Agile/SDLC environment.You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role can be based in any of the following locations Knutsford and GlasgownPurpose of the roleTo design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. AccountabilitiesDevelopment and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.Assistant Vice President ExpectationsTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills
to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
PostgreSQL SRE
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at Barclays where you'll support Strategy to Execution plans, this resource is required to build out our open-source Postgres offering. Our goal is to build a PostgreSQL relational database service that can engage with the existing Oracle and MS SQL solutions.To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have experience with:Software development and Automation using Python, Ansible & Database technologies preferably on PostgreSQL.Designing and building full stack solutions based on microservices architecture specially infrastructure/databases preferably using Kubernetes (OpenShift) for containerisation.Working knowledge of GIT, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools along with integration between multiple tools to facilitate user stories.Some other highly valued skills may include:Jenkins/Chef.API development knowledge.Experience in operating in a Scrum/Agile/SDLC environment.You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role can be based in any of the following locations Knutsford and GlasgownPurpose of the roleTo design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. AccountabilitiesDevelopment and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.Assistant Vice President ExpectationsTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills
to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Senior PostgreSQL SRE
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They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Senior PostgreSQL SRE
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They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
Director, Data Management

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Performs and oversees data management activities in order to provide high quality data that meets client/project needs. Ensures that data is processed and tracked in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Manage a Data Management Department, which could be either all data management staff at an office or a subset of staff (80-120) within a large Data Management office.
+ Provide strategic direction in the Data Management area.
+ Consolidate resource requirements and define staffing needs that ensure project objectives can be met while maximizing utilization, realization and minimizing costs.
+ Monitor and manage utilization and productivity. Ensure performance of staff is regularly assessed and documented. Define staffing needs based on hard backlog and strategic plan for office.
+ Define and implement department objectives consistent with broader office and regional objectives. Provide technical advice and solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency across functions, projects and customers.
+ Monitor quality and efficiency across projects to identify trends and opportunities for improvements. Ensure sharing of learning across projects and departments.
+ Participate in defining strategies for new processes and technology at either regional or global level. Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work.
+ Work with peers within office and regions to define and implement training strategies. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management, drug development and business expertise.
+ Manage relationship with customer functional peers. Provide operational input into proposals for large programs and strategic partnerships. Provide input to costing algorithms and standard proposal text.
+ Attend customer meetings and lead discussions of project requirements and strategic planning. Recommend placement of projects based on staffing levels and hard backlog, technology requirements and customer relationships. Ensure compliance of work with project's scope of work.
+ Actively assess and manage project realization. Ensure project milestones are met according to agree upon timelines with high quality. May serve as a Data Management Customer Liaison for one or more customers. Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations.
+ Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, and guiding professional development rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Approve actions on human resources matters.
+ Establish and lead a Data Management Support Office framework to drive quality, consistency and efficiencies across a DM FSP model at IQVIA
+ Liaise with client counterpart and internal LT to understand Data Management Support Office business requirements and develop and execute plan to meet these requirements.
+ Provides direction and support to leads in each of the following areas:
+ Onboarding and Training - partnering with Customer Learning team to manage and deliver customer onboarding materials, DM role-based curricula/compliance, Train the Trainer etc.
+ Lead Support Office - establish structures to embed customer process/system/standards knowledge and support the institution of new customer lead roles at IQVIA.
+ Continuous Process Improvement - assess impact of customer process changes/establish structure for managing new ideas/process issues with customer.
+ Demand and capacity management.
+ Quality - managing QI investigations and CAPAs; eTMF Compliance.
+ KPI Reporting and Management
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems, including new technologies
+ Solid understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Strategic leadership ability
+ Knowledge of fundamental business processes.
+ Outstanding written and oral communication skills
+ Proven leadership skills
+ Outstanding problem-solving skills
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to delegate appropriately and monitor quality of outputs
+ Outstanding negotiation, decision-making and problem solving skills.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's degree, or educational equivalence, in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing
qualification with 12 years of relevant work experience including substantial people management experience; or
equivalent combination of education, training and experience
**PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech
- Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
- Regular sitting for extended periods of time
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Data Management Operative
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Data Management Operative Drone, Reality Capture, GIS, and Geospatial Technologies
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Management Operative with experience in drone, reality capture, GIS, and geospatial technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and processing large volumes of spatial data, ensuring its accuracy, integrity, and availability for various proj.
Senior Data Management Professional - Data Science - Data Management Lab

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London
Business Area
Data
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10043689
**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg runs on data, and in the Data department we're responsible for acquiring, interpreting and supplying data insights to our clients. Our Data teams work to collect, analyse, process, and publish the data which is the backbone of our iconic Bloomberg Terminal -- the data which ultimately moves the financial markets! We're responsible for delivering this data, news, and analytics through innovative technology -- quickly and accurately.
The Data Management Lab (DML) sits within the Data organization, supporting Data's pursuit of data management excellence by aligning industry best practices with Bloomberg's established expertise in financial market data. DML empowers our data professionals to make their products "ready-to-use" by promoting increased data discoverability, accessibility, appraisability, interoperability, and analysis-readiness.
As a Data Management Professional, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality data to our clients while driving impactful business decisions. You will be an integral member of a collaborative set of teams, Quality Methods & Insights under DML that includes Data Quality, Business Intelligence and Process Engineering serving as a centre of excellence for the rest of the teams in the Data organisation. A key aspect of this role involves leading initiatives to appraise and enhance the quality of our datasets, partnering closely with Data product and Engineering teams to champion effective solutions. Simultaneously, you will leverage your analytical expertise to support the development of scalable methods and tools for analysing product, process, and people data. The analytical insights will directly support data-driven decision-making aimed at achieving quality enhancements and process optimisation across the organization. You will also contribute to the ongoing refinement of data management best practices.
**As a valued member of our team, we'll trust you to:**
+ Lead global initiatives focused on data science applications within the realms of data quality, data product development, and operational efficiency
+ Design and run studies to uncover root causes of data quality issues, using techniques such as hypothesis testing, clustering, and regression analysis
+ Develop statistical models to detect data anomalies, predict quality issues, and optimize data manufacturing pipelines by leveraging appropriate methodologies
+ Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, and compelling data storytelling to support business decision making and innovation
+ Collaborate with data stakeholders and engineering partner to translate high-impact questions into scalable data science solutions
+ Build statistical and analytical capabilities within the team; mentor others in applying best practices in modelling and experimentation
**You'll need to have a strong combination of the following:**
_*Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role._
+ A PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative field
+ 3+ years' experience designing research studies as well as performing analysis such as data profiling, predictive modelling, and causal analysis
+ Strong coding skills ideally in Python and experience with SQL for data querying
+ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and a collaborative development workflow (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
+ Experience working in a data quality, data governance, or data management environment is a major plus (knowledge of DAMA, DCAM, etc. is welcome)
+ Excellent project management skills and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
+ Knowledge of financial markets and Bloomberg products is a plus
**Does this sound like you?**
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email
Data Management Lead - Manchester
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Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.
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Job description
Join HMRC as a Data Management Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage and utilise critical information across our organisation. In this dynamic position, you will lead strategic data initiatives that directly support our mission to collect taxes and provide excellent customer service to the nation.
At HMRC, your sense of belonging matters. We are a service-led organisation with inspiring purpose and ethical standards, where respect for people is fundamental to everything we do. We embrace diversity as normal here, offering great working conditions with flexibility and work-life balance at the core of our approach. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ensures that everyone can thrive, with support for families, attention to allergies, and comprehensive neurodiversity support.
You will experience surprise in your opportunities through challenging work that embraces new technology. Our cutting-edge digital programmes are vast and exciting, featuring future-focused initiatives including single sign-on technology and borders and trade innovations. The scale of our tech and operations provides a clear path for advancement within dynamic sections of the business.
Take pride in social good through work that makes a real difference to the nation. This role offers a career in your hands with extensive training and development opportunities, variety in roles, and the chance to gain qualifications whilst progressing through grades.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
Person specification
The Data Management Lead position at HMRC represents a strategic role responsible for overseeing the governance, quality, and strategic utilisation of data assets across the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business strategy, ensuring that data management practices align with HMRC's operational objectives and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to implement robust data frameworks that support decision-making processes and enhance service delivery to the public.
Working within a collaborative environment, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data standards, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with data protection regulations whilst maximising the value derived from organisational data assets. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to influence stakeholders across various departments and drive cultural change towards data-driven decision making.
You will work closely with technical teams, business analysts, and senior leadership to identify opportunities for data innovation and improvement. The position offers significant scope for professional development within HMRC's supportive learning environment, with access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the rapidly evolving field of data management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks
- Oversee data quality assurance processes and standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and strategies
- Manage data-related projects and initiatives across departments
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of data management frameworks
- Understanding of data governance principles and practices
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to speak with confidence, challenge where needed, and negotiate effectively
- Ability to communicate complex data problems or insights into a format that can be understood by different audiences
- Demonstrable experience of strategic thinking and leadership in data management contexts.
Desirable Criteria
Data Management Qualification or similar
Additional Information - Transitional Sites
For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.
These sites are:
- Waterview Park, Washington - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
- Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
- Centenary Court, Bradford - moving to 7 and 8 Wellington Place, Leeds
- Lynx House, Portsmouth - moving to No.1 The Goodsyard, Portsmouth
- Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford
- Trinity Bridge House, Manchester - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford
You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £56,344, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,322 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
- Family friendly policies.
- Personal support.
- Coaching and development.
To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service
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Selection process details
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
- A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
- A 750 word personal statement which should demonstrate how you meet the points listed on the essential criteria.
Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
We acknowledge that AI can assist you in your application. Find our guidelines here.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applicants applying we intend to do an initial sift based on the Personal Statement
At full your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed. The sift will focus on your previous experience and your Personal Statement will be assessed on the Essential Criteria and requirements outlined in the Job Advert. If you successfully pass the sift stage, you will be invited to an interview.
Interview
During the panel interview you will be asked experience based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of and to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role.
There will be a Presentation at the start of the interview. Details will be provided prior to interview.
Interviews will be via Teams Video. Details to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (415436) & vacancy closing date (22/07/2025)'
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact the UBS Recruitment Excellence Team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the 'location preferences' section that you can travel to.
Additional Information
We are looking into ways to enhance the applicant experience.
As part of our legitimate interests, we are testing the use of new technologies such as automation and/or Artificial Intelligence in the assessment for CV, personal statement and behaviour statement.
Please note that for this specific vacancy, this testing may run in parallel with our standard assessment process and will not influence or determine the outcome of your application in any way. You can read the Civil Service Jobs and HMRC Privacy Notices for more information about our lawful basis for processing your personal data and HMRC's use of AI.
If you don't want your data to be used as part of the trial, please send your Application ID and the Vacancy Reference to
Terms and Conditions
Current Civil Servants (all contract types) will need to ensure that they are still employed as a Civil Servant on or beyond the start date for the post. If their contract ends (for example due to the end of Fixed Term Appointment contract or resignation) at any point during the application process for the advertised role, they will no longer be eligible and may be withdrawn.
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).