Data Engineer

As part of the team working in the Chief Data Office, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of the Data Governance Framework across the data estate within the second largest police force in the UK. Police Scotland are committed to ‘becoming a data driven organisation, using data insights and evidence ethically in our decision-making to prevent harm and keep communities safe’. To achieve this the Chief Data Office (CDO) are involved across all areas of policing and are involving in implementing a data strategy providing data foundations to enable transformational digital projects allowing a data driven organisation and data driven decisions based on a governed data set. Key Responsibilities - - Use a variety of techniques to design, develop, maintain and deploy integrations and data flows that connect operational systems, enabling the provision of data for analytics and business intelligence systems and users across Police Scotland and the SPA - Provide technical expertise in the design, build, and maintenance of robust, scalable integration processes, including ETL, streaming, change data capture, and API connections, automating data workflows and ensuring the timely provision of accurate data - Investigating and appraise new datasets and data sources that enhance analytical capabilities and inform evolving business needs, including publicly available data, internal sources, and data from partners - May be required to participate in a relevant out-of-hours/on-call rota Why join us? - Competitive salary with annual increments - 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service) - Local government pension scheme for long-term security - Ongoing training to develop your skills - Opportunities for career progression and professional growth - Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment - Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe. This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities. Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.