AWS Data Engineer (Contract)

Contract Data Engineers (x3) – Defence Sector – Bristol Location: Bristol (Onsite/Hybrid) | Contract Duration: 6-12 months+ We are recruiting three experienced Data Engineers for a leading defence client in Bristol. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering a chance to work in a high-security, mission-critical environment. Design, develop, and manage complex, large-scale data pipelines in secure or regulated environments Ingest, process, index, and visualise data using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Build and maintain robust data flows with Apache NiFi Implement best practices for handling sensitive data, including encryption, anonymisation, and access control Monitor and troubleshoot real-time data pipelines to ensure high performance and reliability Write efficient, secure scripts and code using Python, Bash, or similar languages 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer in secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments ~ Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance requirements ~ Experience building real-time, large-scale data pipelines ~ Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly in secure deployments ~ Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, quality, and reliability Use of monitoring/alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Understanding of machine learning algorithms and data science workflows Proven ability to deliver end-to-end data solutions If you\’re ready to work on cutting-edge data engineering projects that make a difference, get in touch to learn more.