Data Engineer Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance (Mandatory) The Opportunity We're looking for a talented Data Engineer to join a growing team delivering secure, large-scale data solutions for government and public sector customers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex data platforms that support critical decision-making and operational outcomes. You'll play a key role in building and enhancing secure batch and real-time data processing capabilities, working with modern cloud technologies and industry-leading open-source tools. As part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll help design, develop, and optimise data pipelines, ensuring data is accurately processed, transformed, and delivered to downstream consumers. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud and data technologies alongside the opportunity to work on meaningful projects within highly secure environments. Please note: Active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this position. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold current and active SC Clearance. Unfortunately, sponsorship or clearance applications cannot be supported for this role. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements. Design, build, and optimise data processing solutions to support batch and real-time analytics capabilities. Contribute to logical and physical database design activities across a range of data platforms. Expand and enhance platform capabilities, enabling the business to solve new and evolving data challenges. Analyse complex datasets and identify opportunities to improve data processing, quality, and performance. Ensure data models align with established data architecture standards, maintaining consistency across entities, relationships, and definitions. Perform root cause analysis on data-related issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions. Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to drive best practices across data engineering and platform development. Produce clear technical documentation covering data pipelines, processes, and system enhancements. Skills
Lead/Principle Data Engineer employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
As a Lead Network Engineer in Salisbury, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a critical network capability within a secure environment. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development while prioritising diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive work atmosphere, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
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