Data Engineer

Contract Data Engineer – AWS Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering secure, cloud-native data platforms across Defence and public sector programmes. We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Contract Data Engineer to join a delivery team building scalable, production-grade data services within highly secure environments. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong emphasis on AWS data tooling. You will be responsible for designing, developing and optimising resilient data pipelines that support operational and analytical use cases across complex programmes. The focus is on clean engineering, performance, security and long-term maintainability. Key experience required: • Active SC Clearance • Deep expertise across AWS data services such as Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, EMR, Athena and Step Functions • Strong Python and SQL development capability • Proven experience designing and building ETL or ELT pipelines in cloud environments • Experience working with large, complex datasets, both structured and unstructured • Strong understanding of data modelling, optimisation and performance tuning • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform or CloudFormation • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and secure DevOps practices within AWS You will work across the full delivery lifecycle, translating evolving requirements into robust technical designs and scalable implementations. The role requires engineers who are comfortable operating independently, engaging with stakeholders and delivering high-quality code in environments where reliability and security are critical. This is a fully remote contract opportunity, offering meaningful technical ownership within programmes of national importance. If you hold active SC Clearance and bring strong AWS data engineering expertise, get in touch with Ncounter for a confidential conversation.