Data Engineer

Fortice Ltd
Cambridge
7 months ago
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Data Engineers
?? Cambridge / Hybrid 2x per week onsite | ??

£60,000£75,000 | ??

SC or DV Clearance Required

Were working with a

specialist technology consultancy

delivering cutting-edge solutions into the UKs most secure government environments. Due to continued growth, theyre looking for a talented

Data Engineer

to join their secure data team and help solve complex, high-impact challenges.

The role
Youll design and develop secure data pipelines and platforms, working on projects that process sensitive, mission-critical information. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in an environment where your work has a direct impact on national security.

What youll be doing:
Build and optimise scalable data pipelines, sourcing from APIs and external datasets, and merging them with other data sources to create unified models
Produce geospatial datasets for integration with visualisation tools, helping Analysts and End Users interpret complex information
Define and maintain data retention strategies in line with governance requirements
Work with varied data formats to unify multiple schema structures
Collaborate closely with infrastructure teams to embed workflows within Azure environments while leveraging automation
Protect sensitive information by applying robust security protocols
Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise the performance of pipelines
Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of all data engineering workflows and processes

What were looking for:
5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Proficiency in Python, Java, Golang, Spark, Azure, Synapse Analytics, SQL, Datalake Technology, PySpark, Python, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory Nice to have: Scala.
Familiarity with Kepler geospatial visualisation tool, or other similar tools, and experience working with geospatial data would also be an advantage

Whats on offer:
Salary

£60k£85k

DOE + benefits

Hybrid 1/2 days in Cambridge

Career development and certifications supported

The chance to work on unique, meaningful projects you cant find in the open market

If you hold active

SC or DV clearance

and want to work on projects that genuinely matter, wed like to hear from you.
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or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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