Role - Senior Data Engineer
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Location – Hybrid, 2 days onsite in Telford
Salary - £65,000 to £80,000
Start - ASAP
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a major defence systems integrator to recruit a Senior Data Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role supports a high-profile UK Government programme and offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an initial expectation of 2 days per week on-site in Telford and the remainder worked remotely. Greater flexibility around remote working is anticipated as working patterns and stakeholder relationships mature.
Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
The Role
This is a critical position involving the design, delivery, and support of robust data solutions across a large, complex programme. The successful candidate will work alongside data engineers, delivery managers, technical specialists, and partner organisations to deliver scalable and secure data capabilities aligned with government transformation objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and leading implementation of data flows between operational systems and BI platforms
Building, maintaining, and operating scalable data and data-streaming environments
Troubleshooting and optimising data processing and analytics workflows
Evaluating new tools and technologies to improve the data analytics platform
Architecting or reviewing advanced data analytics solutions
Leading database management tasks
Supporting data migration, integration, and transformation processes
Contributing to project planning, risk identification, and mitigation activities
The Person
This role is ideal for an experienced data engineer with a strong technical foundation and the ability to collaborate effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.
Essential experience includes:
Proficiency with ETL platforms such as SSIS, AWS, or Azure Data Factory
Experience configuring/administering AWS or Azure data platforms and analytics services like Power BI or Pentaho BA
Strong working knowledge of Python and its data/machine learning libraries
Background in agile software development environments
Ability to estimate effort, manage dependencies, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable skills:
Experience with Hadoop and Jenkins
AWS or Azure certifications
Familiarity with Java
If you would like to learn more about the role, please apply through the advert and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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