Position: Data Engineer
Location: Central London or Bristol (3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £600 to £650 p.d inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required
About the Role
A leading IT consultancy delivering innovative solutions to the UK public sector is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across government departments.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL and Airflow or Apache Spark
* Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React
* Implement best practices in data modelling, ETL processes and performance optimisation
* Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) - experience in this area is desirable, not essential
* Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices
What We're Looking For
1. Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments
2. Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark
3. Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling
4. Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
5. E...