HM Revenue & Customs
Data Engineer
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Data Engineer – Capability Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CODE), HMRC
About the Role
Discover what it’s like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape a stronger, fairer future through high-level investigations against serious and organised crime.
HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for leading the department’s civil and criminal investigations. Within FIS sits Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE), which specialises in providing investigative tools, covert techniques, and cutting-edge technology to support law enforcement and government in combating tax evasion, cyber threats, and financial crime.
Working at the forefront of digital investigations, you’ll collaborate across Law Enforcement, intelligence teams, and external partners to develop scalable data solutions, forensic tools, and advanced analytical platforms.
Job Description
As a Data Engineer in Capability Development, Infrastructure & Innovation at CODE, you’ll play a critical role in fighting serious and organised crime while delivering ** tangible financial impact**. Your work supports high-profile investigations, helping recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
Key Responsibilities
Your core duties include:
- Developing secure, well-tested software that aligns with user needs while adhering to legal and law enforcement frameworks.
- Improving and implementing best practice guidelines in software development.
- Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues across CODE in technical and analytical processes.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting production systems to ensure reliability.
- Designing and integrating scalable system components, enhancing overall data infrastructure.
- Providing technical support, training, and guidance to investigators on tool deployment.
- Building strong partnerships with external stakeholders, industry experts, and R&D teams.
- Driving innovation to meet evolving investigative challenges in financial crime, cyber threat, and fraud prevention.
Why This Role Matters
Your expertise will directly enhance operational effectiveness of investigative teams, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant data solutions are available for frontline operations.
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Person Specification
Must possess the following characteristics and technological skills:
Essential Criteria
You will:
✔ Identify user requirements and translate them into effective software designs. ✔ Take ownership of complex technical challenges, breaking them down for delivery across tight project timelines. ✔ Have strong Python development experience, including:
- Core programming,
- Testing (automated test creation) ✔ Apply advanced data manipulation techniques, such as:
- Filtering, aggregation, transformation,
- ETL processes. ✔ Demonstrate self-motivation in a project-driven environment. ✔ Work within Agile and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Key Technical Skills
- Distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark)
- Cloud infrastructure & services (AWS)
- Containerisation & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Technical Assessment
During the application process, candidates will complete an assessment including:
- A 20-minute technical presentation addressed during an interview.
- Follow-up technical questions focused on specific tools (Python, ETL, Cloud) and frameworks.
Benefits
Compensation & Pension
- Salary: £50,686 (further public sector benefits provided).
- Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme: £14,683 of additional employer contribution.
- Alpha Pension Scheme: Contribution of at least 28.97% of salary, employer matched.
Flexible & Hybrid Working
- Operates Flexible and Hybrid policies to balance professional and personal commitments.
- Standard working arrangement: 60% office-based, up to 2 days remote per week depending on role suitability.
Leave & Family Support
- Annual leave: 25-30 days (depending on service length).
- Generous family-friendly leave policies.
Personal & Professional Growth
- Coaching opportunities and structured career development.
- Personal support initiatives designed to foster a supportive workplace culture.
Critical Application Notes
⚠️ Artificial Intelligence & Plagiarism Policy: All experiences, projects, and achievements in your application must be truthful, directly researched, and not AI-generated. Violation of this policy may result in withdrawal.
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Selection Process
Initial Sift
• CV and Personal Statement (750-word; must align with Essential Criteria). • May employ an initial connection review for high-volume applications.
Interview Stage
• Technical Presentation (20 mins): Candidates prepare quickly on announced briefs. • Strength-based Questions: Exploring motivations, technical competencies, and teamwork. • All panels assess technical excellence, cultural fit, and collaboration.
Eligibility & Important Requirements
✅ Residency & Vetting: • UK residency of 5 years required for Security Check (SC) clearance (mandatory for HMRC roles). ✅ Sponsorship: Not available for Skilled Worker Visa – UK nationals only. ✅ Security Checks: All applicants must complete National Security Vetting (NSV) at pre-employment.
Further Processes
• Hybrid Office Presence: 60% of time office-based, flexible days subject to role and operational needs. • Reserve List: Names held for 12-month appointments to similar roles. • Customer-Facing Skill Test: If applicable, communication skills assessed (English or Welsh).
Corporate Commitments
• Merit-based appointments aligned with Civil Service Principles. • Disability Confident Scheme (DCS): Candidates with disabilities are guaranteed an interview if meeting the minimum criteria. • Veterans Support: Part of Great Place to Work for Veterans Initiative. • Redeployment Scheme: Eligibility offered for ease of roll in cases of ongoing redundancy.
For all candidates: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to HMRC’s culture.
Closing & Support Information
📅 Deadline: Submit applications well before closing to allow technical support adjustments for impairments via: Unityrecruit@hmrc.gov.uk
📞 Contact: • Job Contact: Robin Taylor – 07789928843 • Recruitment & Appeals: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk
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