About this role
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the department
The IT & Digital Services (IT&DS) department provides the digital platforms, infrastructure, and services underpinning learning, teaching, research, and administration at Goldsmiths.
We are evolving towards a cloud-first, product-led and data-driven environment, focused on delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality data services that enhance decision-making, insight, and operational effectiveness.
About the role
As a Data Engineer / Database Administrator, you will lead the design, management and optimisation of Goldsmiths' data platforms. Combining data engineering, database administration and governance expertise, you will develop reliable, secure and scalable data services, enabling analytics, informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation
About the candidate
You have significant database and data engineering experience, strong SQL expertise, and excel at improving data quality, solving complex problems and collaborating.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.
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At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.
All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.