Data Engineer | SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence
Bristol
4 months ago
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Position

Data Engineer

Location: Central London or Bristol (3 days per week onsite)

Salary: £600 to £650 p.d inside IR35

Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

About the Role

A leading IT consultancy delivering innovative solutions to the UK public sector is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across government departments.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL and Airflow or Apache Spark
  • Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React
  • Implement best practices in data modelling, ETL processes and performance optimisation
  • Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) - experience in this area is desirable, not essential
  • Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark
  • Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling
  • Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience working within or supplying to the public sector is highly advantageous
Why Join?
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of UK citizens
  • Work with top-tier professionals in a dynamic consultancy environment
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive delivery culture

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