Data Governance Engineer

We are Smart DCC

Security & Enterprise IT protects one of the UK’s most important national digital assets, securing critical infrastructure at scale. From cyber defence to enterprise systems, the team offers rare breadth, early responsibility and the chance to work across the full security lifecycle.

Together we're building a greener tomorrow

Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.

The role

Data Governance Engineer/ Hybrid

Location: Manchester or London

6-month FTC

Closing date: 12th Nov 12:30pm

We are seeking a hands-on Data Governance Engineer with strong AWS expertise to support a strategic programme focused on enabling trusted data publication across DCC. You will design and implement governance, metadata, lineage and data quality capabilities, helping to improve dataset assurance, trustworthiness and publication readiness across modern cloud-based data platforms. This role offers the opportunity to shape data governance practices that support better decision-making and drive the future of data services at DCC.

About the DCC

We're powering Britain's smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today, we're deeply invested in building a resilient, sustainable smart energy network that drives transformation. Our success is driven by curiosity, ambition, and tenacity.

Tomorrow, we see vast opportunities for growth and development, contributing to decarbonisation and the Net Zero mission. We'll continually develop Smart DCC, to fulfil our obligations to consumers, and achieve even more with our customers, partners, and each other. Join us and development opportunities range from talent programmes, academies and always on learning to exposure to senior stakeholders and industry experts, contributing to complex projects and constant support to drive your own development.

Together, we embrace change, unite in our shared passions and support each other. Working as one team and across our industry, we rise to the challenge to shape Smart DCC, and the future.

A career at Smart DCC means being part of something bigger – a dynamic organisation that's not just helping transform energy but also shaping the future. We offer a unique, fulfilling environment where you can thrive today, develop for tomorrow, and achieve together.

How you will contribute to transforming the smart energy network and shaping the future.

• Design and implement data governance, metadata management and lineage solutions that improve data discoverability, traceability and trust.
• Develop automated data quality controls, monitoring capabilities and remediation processes to improve data integrity and reliability.
• Create governance frameworks, policies and standards that support responsible data management and regulatory compliance.
• Design and optimise scalable data pipelines, integration solutions and cloud-based data services using AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data stewardship, ownership and accountability models that improve organisational data management outcomes.

What you need to bring:

• Strong experience designing and implementing data governance and data management capabilities within modern cloud-based environments.
• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies and cloud-native data platforms.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, data quality frameworks and governance processes.
• Experience designing and developing scalable data pipelines, data models and integration solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and drive adoption of data governance best practices.

Benefits

• competitive 8 days per month hybrid work policy for most roles
• competitive salaries with regular benchmarking
• bonuses tied to personal and company performance
• pension
• generous leave allowance
• private healthcare
• range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to you

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally. At DCC we reward fairly and recognise fully because our continued success depends on our people.

As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you'd like to ask before applying, please contact:

Join Smart DCC, a dynamic organisation where every day brings a chance to make a difference.

We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.

Act with integrity

We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.

Be accountable

You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.

Personal Development

Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.

Group income protection

Provides a continuous income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.

Pension Plans

We’ll match the contributions you make to your pension, up to 5%, depending on your plan and how long you’ve been with us.

Flexible Holidays

Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.

Cycle to Work Scheme

We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.

As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.

Location

Location: London

Job type

Job type: Fixed Term