At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain secure data pipelines for high-impact government 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 mission-driven team making a real difference in national security.
- Qualifications: Experience with AWS services and data modelling; Python skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ 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
- Analyzing 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
Desirable:
- CI tooling (Jenkins, Drone)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Configuration management (Ansible, Packer)
- Comfortable working across Linux and Windows environments
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 | National Security & Defence in Cheltenham employer: Sanderson Government & Defence
Join a dynamic consultancy that prioritises innovation and security in data management, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact national security projects. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and learning, alongside a diverse and inclusive environment that values every team member's perspective. Located at the heart of the UK's defence sector, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions for critical government clients.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government & Defence Recruitment Team
