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We're looking for someone with strong experience in data engineering and you'll play a key role in delivering scalable, high-quality data solutions.\nJob Type: Permanent\nLocation: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Telford or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home.\nClosing Date: 26/11/2026\nFlexible working: All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.\nSalary and benefits: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience plus bonus, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.\nTo make things easier, you might want to save this advert now, it won’t be accessible after the closing date.\nWho are we?\nWe’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.\nLife today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a Data Engineer to join the Digital, Engineering & Delivery team within Pensions & Savings. This is a pivotal role for candidates with a strong background in data and engineering who want to shape how data drives every aspect of a modern pensions business. From operational efficiency and digital transformation to regulatory compliance and customer engagement, your work will influence decisions and enable change across the organisation.\nAs a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting, implementing, and optimizing data solutions on cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on Databricks. Beyond analytics, you will help embed data capabilities into core business processes, supporting areas such as operations, digital services, risk management, accounting and actuarial. 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