Data Engineer
12 months
Bath - x3 days onsite
£550 Outside ir35
Active DV clearance (SC Considered) required
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced DV (SC Considered) Cleared Data Engineer to support a high‑profile, mission‑critical programme within a secure government environment. The role will focus on designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics, intelligence, and operational decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and/or streaming) within secure environments
Develop and optimise ETL / ELT processes for high‑volume, structured and semi‑structured datasets
Work with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical data solutions
Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards
Support data quality, lineage, monitoring, and performance optimisation
Contribute to data architecture and platform evolution, including cloud and on‑prem solutions
Collaborate in Agile delivery teams (Scrum / SAFe environments)Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure or government environments
Strong skills in Python, SQL, and data pipeline development
Experience with data integration tools (e.g. Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar)
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - secure tenants preferred)
Knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and big data technologies
Familiarity with DevOps / CI‑CD practices within restricted environments
Strong understanding of data security, governance, and access controlsDesirable Experience
Experience working within UK defence, intelligence, or national security programmes
Exposure to Apache Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, or similar technologies
Experience supporting data science or advanced analytics use cases
Background working with classified datasets Contract DetailsApply now to be part of this impactful opportunity