Data Engineer - SC/DV

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.

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