Job Introduction
At SCS Railways, we're proud to be part of one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects. Our IT team supports more than 2,000 users, managing cloud-based and on-site systems that drive collaboration and innovation across the business.
We're now seeking a Senior Developer (Data) – a technically skilled, hands‑on professional who can design and deliver modern, high‑performance data and integration solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the digital systems underpinning a nationally significant project.
Flexible working: this role will be based in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
Role Responsibility
As a Senior Developer (Data), you'll take a lead role in developing and maintaining key data and integration solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards for quality, security, and performance. You will:
* Lead the design, development, and delivery of solutions across Azure and SaaS platforms.
* Act as the go‑to expert for integration architecture, ensuring compliance with best practice and IT policies.
* Collaborate with architects, support teams, and third‑party vendors to deliver robust, scalable integrations.
* Troubleshoot issues, oversee production incidents, and drive proactive improvements.
* Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design and integration artefacts.
* Ensure all work aligns with security, governance, and enterprise architecture standards.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role, combining technical excellence with leadership and strategic thinking.
The Ideal Candidate
You're an experienced developer or architect with a passion for data, integration, and cloud technology. You'll bring:
* Proven experience delivering Azure, SQL, and data warehouse solutions.
* Hands‑on skills with Azure Cloud Services, Python, Databricks, ETLs, and REST/SOAP APIs.
* Strong understanding of integration design patterns, data pipelines, and cloud‑native architecture.
* Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
* A background producing High‑ and Low‑Level Design documents.
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
* The ability to mentor others and influence technical standards.
You're proactive, collaborative, and thrive in dynamic, fast‑moving environments – always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value.
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high‑speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high‑speed services.
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin‑boured tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and other relevant standards. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develop a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrate commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Disability confident commitments:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance...
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
* A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.
* Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.
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