Principal Data Engineer | Digital Services
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Lancashire County Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals, Designing and delivering data platforms and pipelines is software engineering work) or SOC 2132 (IT managers, Leading and mentoring a team of engineers is managerial work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Salary £51,356 - £55,612 Per Annum (Pay Award Pending) | Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week | Hybrid working
Shape the Future of Data in Lancashire
Please note: International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
We are looking for an exceptional Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern data solutions that directly improve services for residents across Lancashire.
This is a key leadership role at the heart of our Digital Services transformation, driving innovation through data.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and mentor a team of data and integration engineers
- Design and deliver scalable data platforms and pipelines
- Own end-to-end data engineering solutions
- Drive modern cloud data architecture using Azure technologies
- Collaborate with architects, analysts, and service teams
- Champion best practice in data engineering and governance
About You
- Extensive experience in data engineering and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Strong experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data lakes
- Advanced SQL and data modelling skills
- Experience building APIs and integration services
- Proven leadership and mentoring capability
Why Join Us
- Work on meaningful projects that impact public services
- Be part of a large-scale digital transformation
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits
Interested?
If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference through data, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please contact Angela Teasey on 01772 535235.
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lancashire County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lancashire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.