At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live data services and contribute to platform improvements as a Data Engineer.
- Company: Join Counter, a consultancy brand under Northcoders, focused on talent integration.
- Benefits: Flexible contract, competitive salary, and opportunities for full-time roles.
- Other info: Remote work with occasional office presence; security clearance needed.
- Why this job: Make an impact in modernising digital platforms while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Pentaho, SQL, and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Please do not apply unless you are eligible for Security Clearance or already have Security Clearance. Ineligible candidates will be automatically rejected. Security Clearance requirements are listed at the bottom of the job description.
Salary: £50-55,000
Location: Remote, some in office presence intermittently required
Start: September 2026
Summary
Counter, a consultancy brand under the Northcoders group, has a model where we help clients attract, onboard, upskill and integrate graduates into their businesses, in order to give them a seamless start to long and successful careers there.
The Role
As a Data Engineer, you will play an important role in supporting live data services while contributing to platform improvements and automation initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates who:
- Have experience with Pentaho, databases and SQL
- Are user-focused and comfortable engaging with stakeholders
- Enjoy problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Show strong collaboration skills and eagerness to learn
Responsibilities:
- Has a deep appreciation of reproducible CI/CD pipelines which include automated tests, and knows how to deploy end-to-end to Production environments.
- Has a deep working knowledge of their chosen programming language and related toolsets. Has applied software engineering best practices and design principles to data pipelines.
- Understands the security implications related to developing and operating data processing platforms.
- Has a breadth of experience across data tech and chooses the right tool for the right job. They understand data changes at scale, know how to ensure data quality at all stages and apply the fundamentals of data modelling based on usage.
- Is able to craft high-quality, resilient Data Pipelines for ingesting, transforming and exporting data.
- Is able to craft views and queries that answer analytical questions in a concise and efficient manner using SQL.
- Has an appreciation of key data governance concerns and experience in designing and implementing solutions for them.
- Primarily is willing to help others. Is capable and happy to pair with others. Seeks peer review on work.
- Understands the practices and principles underpinning agile software development.
Technical Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
- Pentaho Business Analytics (metadata & BI models)
- Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) and ETL workflow
- SQL query writing and troubleshooting
- Database fundamentals
- Git version control
- Bash scripting for Linux automation, deployment, and orchestration
- Python scripting for automation and tooling
- GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration and orchestration
- Software development for building automation tools and workflows
- REST API integration for workflow automation
- Docker containerisation and orchestration
- AI/LLM tool usage (prompt engineering and developer assistance tools)
Desirable Skills
- Data virtualisation tools (e.g., Denodo)
- Monitoring and alerting platforms (Grafana, Dynatrace)
- Power BI or other data visualisation platforms
- Front-end testing tools (e.g., Cypress)
- Experience in frontline technical support environments
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have Permanent Right to Work in The UK
- Be happy to have evidence of Right to work and Enhanced DBS checks completed
- Be eligible for SE Clearance/already have Security Clearance
- Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years (no absence of more than 6 months)
Data Engineer (Security Clearance Required) in Manchester employer: Counter
Counter is an exceptional employer that prioritises a positive work culture and continuous learning, making it an ideal place for aspiring leaders in the tech industry. With a focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills while working on diverse client projects in the vibrant cities of Manchester and Leeds. Joining Counter means being part of a supportive hybrid team that values collaboration and innovation.
