Data Engineer SC Cleared

Position: Data Engineer Location: Central London or Bristol (3 days per week onsite) Salary: £600 to £650 p.d inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required About the Role A leading IT consultancy delivering innovative solutions to the UK public sector is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across government departments. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL and Airflow or Apache Spark • Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React • Implement best practices in data modelling, ETL processes and performance optimisation • Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) - experience in this area is desirable, not essential • Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices What We're Looking For • Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark • Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling • Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Experience working within or supplying to the public sector is highly advantageous Why Join? • Contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of UK citizens • Work with top-tier professionals in a dynamic consultancy environment • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive delivery culture If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to 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.