Location: Primarily Remote (Occasional Onsite Meetings)
Contract: 5 Months Initially (Potential Extension)
Start Date: ASAP
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Essential
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to support a major Central Government programme. The role will focus on developing and maintaining core data pipelines, streaming data into downstream products and leading engineering delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines.
- Lead technical delivery and support architectural decisions.
- Establish engineering standards and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on with development.
- Support the delivery of reliable, secure data solutions.
- Strong experience in Java - preferably from a software engineer background.
- Hands-on expertise with Kafka, Kubernetes and AWS.
- Experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (ideally Drone).
- Proven experience leading data engineering teams.
- Active SC clearance.
All candidates must have a full right to work in the UK & an active UK security clearance.
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Lead Data Engineer employer: SR2
Join a forward-thinking engineering company in Woking, where your contributions as a Senior Electronics Engineer will directly impact the development of cutting-edge technology for industrial and autonomous applications. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and significant investment in innovation, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to take ownership of your projects. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and offers a clear path for career advancement.
