Data Engineer DV Eligible - SC Cleared

The Role

Based in Manchester, you will work as a Data Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and data architectures. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand complex data challenges, transform raw data into meaningful insights, and support analytics and reporting. This includes working with batch, streaming, real-time, and unstructured data, applying distributed compute techniques to handle large datasets efficiently.

This is a hybrid role, with time split between the Manchester office and working from home.

• Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines and orchestration workflows
• Design database schemas and data models
• Integrate and enrich data from multiple sources, ensuring consistency and quality
• Design and implement ETL/ELT processes (for example using Apache NiFi)
• Produce reusable, maintainable code with a test‑driven approach
• Maintain and enhance existing data platforms and services
• Investigate and resolve operational issues in integrated datasets
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information
• Support Agile delivery, breaking down user requirements into actionable tasks
• Monitor and optimise system performance for reliability and efficiency

• Apache Kafka
• Apache Ni Fi
• SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (for example Mongo
  
  DB)
• ETL/ELT development with Groovy, Python, or Java

With over 60 years of experience supporting government and defence programmes, this employer delivers deep technical expertise in sensors, communications, cyber, and advanced analytics. Operating from the Manchester technology hub, the organisation applies innovation, technology, and data to help clients make informed decisions and protect critical systems and infrastructure.

Due to the nature of this role, you must already hold SC clearance and be eligible to achieve the highest level of security clearance. Therefore, this position is only open to British nationals who do not hold dual nationality.

• Work at the cutting edge of technology in defence and national security
• Opportunity to spend time on innovative R&D projects and concept creation
• Collaborative and creative environment that values technical excellence
• Competitive bonus scheme up to £3,000 / 6% of salary
• Generous holiday allowance: 30 days plus bank holidays, with 3.5 additional days over Christmas and the option to buy or sell extra leave
• Supportive and engaging culture focused on growth and innovation
• Hybrid working in Manchester: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with flexibility to work fully on‑site if required

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.

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