(Revised for SFIA-8 Alignment) Overview As a Data Scientist (Grade 3), you develop, prototype, and deliver analytical models that generate meaningful insights and decision support across the business. You combine statistical knowledge, machine learning techniques, and business acumen to discover opportunities in data and communicate outcomes effectively. You will collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, … Read more
SFIA Reference: METL Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Drives iterative delivery and feedback-driven improvements in data engineering workflows. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: TECH Level 4 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Partners across teams to provide datasets optimised for analysis, reporting, or machine learning. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: SCAD Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Implements access controls, data classification, and auditing to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: DESN Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Improves query, job, and resource performance while managing cost within cloud data platforms. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: METL Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Implements automated, repeatable DevOps practices and infrastructure as code in data engineering. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: INCA Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Develops secure, efficient, and responsive integration methods for streaming or API-driven data. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: DBDS Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Designs optimised, scalable, and governed data models to support analytics and storage efficiency. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
SFIA Reference: DENG Level 4/5 Data Engineer (Grade 3) Competency Description Designs, develops, and maintains data pipelines, ensuring scalability, performance, and quality in support of enterprise reporting and analytics. Learning Outcomes Evidence Requirements Level 4: Level 5: Suggested Learning Activities Recommended Resources
Role: Project ManagerContext: Large-scale technical consultancy engagement requiring coordination across engineering, finance, and delivery teams 🔪 Challenge The project manager needed to: Problems included: “I spent hours each week trying to make sense of data from five different places—and still couldn’t guarantee it was accurate.” 🚀 Solution The Data Engineering team: 🌟 Outcome “Now I … Read more