Senior Data Engineer
+8 months
+Hybrid in Reading
+Inside IR35
+£80 - £85 per hour
+SC cleared role
Skills:
* MOD
* Data Engineer
* Python
We’re seeking an adaptable, proactive Senior Data Engineer to build and scale data capabilities within a greenfield environment across critical Defence and Aerospace programmes.
Essential Requirement: You must have hands‑on experience working with aerospace engineering or operational data such as aircraft platform data, sensor outputs, test datasets, or other high‑volume technical data sources.
This is a key role where you’ll help shape secure, scalable data platforms from the ground up, so a can‑do attitude, adaptability, and a passion for innovation are vital.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design, build, and maintain end‑to‑end data solutions (ingestion, integration, storage, processing, analysis)
* Develop data pipelines, automation, and analytical tools to drive insight
* Work with complex aerospace datasets in secure, mission‑critical environments
* Research and implement emerging data technologies
* Collaborate with Data Scientists, DevOps, Analysts, and Cyber teams
* Support machine learning workflows and deployment
* Work across cloud platforms and secure environments
* Lead small work packages and mentor junior engineers
* Contribute to architecture and design decisions
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with ownership of deliverables
* Essential: Experience working with aerospace engineering or sensor data
* Strong Python and SQL skills, including pipeline optimisation
* Solid understanding of SQL & NoSQL database architectures
* Experience with ETL pipelines and orchestration tools
* Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Exposure to Docker and APIs
* Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively
* Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills
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