Data Engineer

12 months Bath - x3 days onsite £550 Outside ir35 Role Overview Active DV clearance (SC Considered) required We are seeking an experienced DV (SC Considered) Cleared Data Engineer to support a high‑profile, mission‑critical programme within a secure government environment. The role will focus on designing, building and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics, intelligence, and operational decision‑making. Key Responsibilities • Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and/or streaming) within secure environments • Develop and optimise ETL / ELT processes for high‑volume, structured and semi‑structured datasets • Work with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical data solutions • Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards • Support data quality, lineage, monitoring, and performance optimisation • Contribute to data architecture and platform evolution, including cloud and on‑prem solutions • Collaborate in Agile delivery teams (Scrum / SAFe environments) Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure or government environments • Strong skills in Python, SQL, and data pipeline development • Experience with data integration tools (e.g. Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar) • Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - secure tenants preferred) • Knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and big data technologies • Familiarity with DevOps / CI‑CD practices within restricted environments • Strong understanding of data security, governance, and access controls Desirable Experience • Experience working within UK defence, intelligence, or national security programmes • Exposure to Apache Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, or similar technologies • Experience supporting data science or advanced analytics use cases • Background working with classified datasets Contract Details Apply now to be part of this impactful opportunity!