Data Engineer

• Newcastle – on-site role, expensed wider travel required
• Up to £105,000 DoE + package
• Active SC or DV Clearance required
• 2-stage virtual interview process
• Experience required in Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks and Customer Consultancy

We're working with a fast-growing, high-performing technical consultancy seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a team specialising in data, AI and software solutions across Defence and financial services.

Headquartered in Newcastle, the business brings together high-calibre technical talent to solve complex problems in demanding environments. They have a growing international footprint and are building a team of engineers working on cutting-edge technology for Defence and National Security.

The Role

You'll play a key role in you’ll building the data foundations that Defence programmes depend on, working across projects ranging from production data pipelines and applications to POCs and making sensitive or hard-to-reach data usable in operational environments. This is a hands-on role with exposure across the data engineering stack and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data-intensive applications and pipelines, from ingestion through to consumption
• Test, troubleshoot and improve data quality, reliability and performance
• Provide technical expertise across projects and client engagements
• Work flexibly across evolving project requirements
• Collaborate with engineers and share technical knowledge

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing and building data-intensive applications and pipelines
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL or similar
• Experience with technologies such as Spark, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP and/or Airflow
• Strong focus on data quality, testing and reliability
• Solid software engineering fundamentals and high engineering standards
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Comfortable working with ambiguity while remaining outcome-focused
• 1st or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Defence/National Security experience advantageous

What's on Offer

• Build production-grade data engineering capabilities across the full stack
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and technically challenging problems
• Learn from experienced data and software engineers
• Collaborative, low-ego engineering environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary bonus

Consultancy & Travel

The role involves working with Defence clients across the UK, with assignments potentially requiring 2–3 days per week on client site or shorter periods of full-time travel.

Client locations can include Cheltenham, Bristol, Glasgow, Portsmouth and other UK Defence hubs, with full travel expenses and hotel accommodation provided.

To be Considered:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.