Data Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
About the Role
We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand-new engineering and data function in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Data Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data platforms, helping to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and optimise data models for analytics and reporting.
• Work closely with software engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Implement best practices in data engineering, governance, and security.
• Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data systems.
• Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).
Required Skills & Experience
We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following are nice to have:
Data Engineering & Programming:
• Python
• SQL
• Spark / PySpark
• Scala
• Data modelling and warehousing concepts
Cloud & Platforms:
• AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Lambda)
• Other cloud platforms (Azure / GCP considered)
• Data lake and data warehouse architectures
General:
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in agile environments
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of secure data handling practices
Security Clearance
• Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.
Experience Levels
Junior:
• 0–2 years commercial experience
• Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn
Mid-Level:
• 2–5 years commercial experience
• Ability to work independently and contribute to design
Senior:
• 5+ years commercial experience
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability
Benefits
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Modern cloud-based data platforms
• Greenfield projects and long-term programmes
• Supportive, collaborative culture
If you are a Data Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.