At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain secure data pipelines for high-impact projects.
- Company: Fast-growing consultancy leading in secure data and cloud infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with support for all applicants.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real difference with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience with AWS services and strong data modelling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.
Join a fast-growing consultancy at the forefront of secure data and cloud infrastructure, delivering AI-ready platforms for some of the UK's most high-impact projects. We're looking for an experienced AWS Data Engineer to help design, build, and maintain a secure, scalable data platform for a government client - supporting real-time and batch processing that underpins critical analytics and decision-making.
What you'll be doing:
- Building, testing, and maintaining robust data pipelines
- Designing logical and physical data models
- Scaling the data platform to meet evolving use cases
- Analysing data flows and improving processing performance
- Ensuring data architecture aligns with agreed standards
- Troubleshooting issues and driving continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Proven experience building data pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modelling and structures
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, Athena, Glue)
- Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
- Python or equivalent scripting language
- Experience with test-driven development
- Familiarity with Agile delivery
Clearance: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold or be eligible for enhanced DV Security Clearance and hold sole British nationality.
Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
AWS Data Engineer - Secure environment employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values user-centred design and offers a collaborative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful government projects that shape digital services. Enjoy a flexible working model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
