AWS Data Engineer

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking multiple AWS Data Engineers for a six-month contract based in London, working in a hybrid setup from the client’s office. The role requires candidates with an active security clearance or past high-level clearance.

You will implement data pipelines using Glue, Redshift, Athena and Lake Formation, with supportive tooling including Terraform, Observability, GitHub and Gitlab. Shortlisted applicants will undergo security clearance steps.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Redshift, Athena, Lake Formation).
• Hybrid London role with security clearance.
• Hands-on with Terraform and CI/CD tooling.
• Experience with data engineering in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AWS data pipelines and analytics workloads.
• Collaborate with engineers and analytics teams on data solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security clearance and governance requirements.

Skills

Glue

Redshift

Athena

Lake Formation

Tools

Observability

GitHub

Gitlab

Drone

Shell scripting

Terraform

Job description

Our client is looking for a number of AWS Data Engineers to join their team on a six month initial contract, working on a long term project based out of their office in London. This role is working on a hybrid basis and wanting someone with an active SC clearance.

Primary Tech Skills:

AWS Data and Analytical Services:

• Glue
• Redshift
• Athena
• Storage
• LakeFormation

Supportive Tech Skills:

• Observability
• GitHub
• Gitlab
• Drone
• Shell scripting
• Terraform

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.