Data Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Come be a part of driving National Grid’s digital transformation! We are digital creators, continuous learners and daring innovators. We leverage digital innovative ways to create products and catalyze the transformation of National Grid's business units into more agile and digitally native organizations in our shared purpose of bringing energy to life.
At National Grid, we keep the lights on and homes warm. But it’s so much more than that. We keep people connected and society moving. This is no easy feat, and it takes all of us. But National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us and help bring energy to life.
About the roleAs a Data Engineer, you will be involved in the product development process from ideation to launch, working closely with software engineers, data scientists, product managers, UI/UX designers, and key stakeholders across the organization to deliver the best digital experiences for our users. You will actively contribute to the success of the team by innovating, participating in technical discussions, and contributing to the development of products that will transform the organization.
What you'll do- Implement data orchestration pipelines, data sourcing, cleansing, and QC processes
- Support data architects when designing data architectures
- Contribute to software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain data architecture
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders on the development of digital products
- Consult with end users to refine, redesign, and perfect large-scale solutions
- Contribute to IT standards, procedures, and process
- Actively participate in the design of software solutions
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Experience working on large scale, full lifecycle data implementation projects
- Deployment of data pipelines in Azure (Databricks, Event Hubs, Kafka)
- Hands-on RDBMS experience (data modeling, analysis, programming, stored procedures)
- Developed ETL/ELT workflows with a modern programming language (Python, .NET)
- Understanding of relational and warehousing database technology
- Knowledge of Lean software development methodology (eg, Agile SCRUM)
- Full Software Development Life Cycle knowledge
- Demonstrate flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the business
- 25 days holiday, plus eight statutory days – and options to buy extra holiday days
- Pension and share option scheme
- Close mentorship and regular feedback
- You will also have access to a number of other flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, company car, and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving name to a few.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Engineer roles across National Grid's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,834 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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