Data Engineer - SC Cleared

Newcastle - on-site role, expensed wider travel required
Up to £105,000 DoE + package
Active SC or DV Clearance required
2-stage virtual interview process
Experience required in Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks and Customer Consultancy
We're working with a fast-growing, high-performing technical consultancy seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a team specialising in data, AI and software solutions across Defence and financial services.
Headquartered in Newcastle, the business brings together high-calibre technical talent to solve complex problems in demanding environments. They have a growing international footprint and are building a team of engineers working on cutting-edge technology for Defence and National Security.
The Role
You'll play a key role in you'll building the data foundations that Defence programmes depend on, working across projects ranging from production data pipelines and applications to POCs and making sensitive or hard-to-reach data usable in operational environments. This is a hands-on role with exposure across the data engineering stack and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, real-world problems.
Responsibilities
Design and build data-intensive applications and pipelines, from ingestion through to consumption
Test, troubleshoot and improve data quality, reliability and performance
Provide technical expertise across projects and client engagements
Work flexibly across evolving project requirements
Collaborate with engineers and share technical knowledge
What We're Looking For
Experience designing and building data-intensive applications and pipelines
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL or similar
Experience with technologies such as Spark, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP and/or Airflow
Strong focus on data quality, testing and reliability
Solid software engineering fundamentals and high engineering standards
Strong communication and collaborative skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity while remaining outcome-focused
1st or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or related discipline
Defence/National Security experience advantageous
What's on Offer
Build production-grade data engineering capabilities across the full stack
Exposure to a wide range of technologies and technically challenging problems
Learn from experienced data and software engineers
Collaborative, low-ego engineering environment
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Up to 6% matched pension
Private healthcare
Discretionary bonus
Consultancy & Travel
The role involves working with Defence clients across the UK, with assignments potentially requiring 2-3 days per week on client site or shorter periods of full-time travel.
Client locations can include Cheltenham, Bristol, Glasgow, Portsmouth and other UK Defence hubs, with full travel expenses and hotel accommodation provided.
To be Considered:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me on 07842 002256. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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