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Vacancies: Accessibility Lead, Data Engineer, IT Technical Access Analyst, Project Manager

University of Essex, UK Data Archive, Faculty of Social Sciences

We are recruiting an Accessibility Lead to project-manage and co-ordinate the UK Data Service digital roadmap to make our content more accessible and to ensure that all parts of the UK Data Service websites meet the necessary standards as set out in the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

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Accessibility Lead

Closing date: 10 November 2021


The Data Engineer is responsible for expanding and optimising our data and data pipeline architecture, as well as optimising data flow and collection. The ideal candidate is an experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys optimizing data systems and also building them from the ground up. You will liaise with software developers, data modellers and the wider business to optimise and re-design our data architecture to support the next generation of products and data initiatives, which include moving our systems onto the cloud and working with cutting-edge databases and technologies.

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Date Engineer

Closing date: 10 November 2021


We are seeking to appoint two IT Technical Access Analysts to join the Technical Services directorate of the UK Data Archive. The section provides support for the critical needs of the other divisions in the UK Data Archive, by installing, commissioning, configuring, developing, maintaining and updating internal and external systems which are in everyday use.

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IT Technical Access Analyst (2 vacancies)

Closing date: 16 November 2021


The Project Manager will work within the Change team and be responsible for overseeing projects that involve Technical Services, ensuring that they are delivered on budget and on time. They will work with the Business Analyst to ensure that these projects meet their technical specifications and requirements and will assist with the development and implementation of technical solutions and changes to working practices and processes.

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Project Manager

Closing date: 21 November 2021