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SalaryThe UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G, and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market.
As a member of the UKTL Lab & Test Networks team, you'll be accountable for creation and management of data sets to bolster the Telecoms research and lab operations of UKTL. Working along side the Networks and Infrastructure, and the Evaluation team this person will be responsible for the creation of tools and the UKTL data capability to meet UKTL’s requirements.
As a trusted and independent national capability, the UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors.
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the nature of role you do and part of the business you work in.
About You
and strong Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL workflows to the role. You'll have Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or SQL and experience with Microsoft technologies; including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Power Bi, Azure SQL and Azure DevOps.
You'll also bring:
- Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines for Data Engineering solutions
- Experience of optimising data queries to ensure optimal performance
- Implementation of Data Quality and Data Governance processes
- Familiarity with data warehousing and data modelling concepts
- Experience with Microsoft D365 Data (Dataverse) is an added advantage.
Governance, efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation minimising risk to the business and enhancing NPL and UKTL’s reputation
Change
- Be an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communication and a focus on benefits realisation
Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week initially, increasing as required to support business activities.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a SC clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
