Data Engineer – SC Cleared
Summary
Hands-on data engineer for a UK public sector technology consultancy, based in London on a hybrid model. Day to day you build and maintain data platforms and Python-based ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS, with CI/CD, IaC (Terraform) and DataOps in production. Active SC clearance is required; salary up to £75k plus pension and 30 days leave.
- London customer location – hybrid working model
- Active SC required
- Up to £75k DoE + 6% pension, 30 days leave
- Experience required in Python, AWS, Git, CI/CD, ETL, Data Pipelines, IaC
Role Opportunity
Join a growing public sector technology consultancy delivering digital, data and technology transformation across central government. You’ll take on complex, hands-on engineering challenges, building modern data platforms that have a tangible impact on how public services are delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain scalable data platforms, pipelines and services.
- Develop robust Python-based data solutions using modern engineering practices.
- Deliver batch, streaming, ETL/ELT and data transformation solutions.
- Implement CI/CD, IaC and DataOps across production environments.
- Translate client requirements into technical solutions and measurable outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring when required
Key Skills Required:
- Python – strong hands-on development
- AWS / Azure – practical cloud engineering
- Data Engineering – pipelines, ETL/ELT and data transformation
- Terraform / IaC – infrastructure automation
- Testing – unit testing, PyTest and integration testing
- CI/CD & DevOps – automated deployments and production environments