Data Engineer

Russell Tobin; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a client mission team focused on IT transformation in Cheltenham. The role involves developing data science capabilities, mentoring analysts, and driving innovation by leveraging technology. Candidates must hold Active DV Clearance and demonstrate previous experience in software best practices and Python. Diversity of thought is highly valued, and support accommodations are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance required.
• Experience with Python and data science techniques.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies and architecture concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support analysts in data science projects and capability development.
• Manage the capability innovation lifecycle.
• Ensure effective delivery in line with software best practices.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Cloud Technologies

Software Best Practices

Mentoring

Job description

Location: Cheltenham (Onsite)
Pay Rate: £700 per day inside IR35

Due to the nature of the project, the candidate must hold Active DV Clearance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the client mission team and make a real difference to a key IT transformation. The team is currently growing its capability in data science within the analyst community, and ongoing support is required to assist the analysts on this journey. To respond to this challenge, we are growing a team to own and deliver the mission’s innovation & capability development projects, leveraging technology to maximise our mission impact.

This role will further develop analyst-developed capability and interface with the wider engineering teams, supporting stakeholders to ensure effective and sustainable capability delivery in line with software best practices. The successful candidate will also play a key role in managing the capability innovation lifecycle, progressing prototypes into production at the right time, and re-scoping or rebuilding capabilities as needed to meet enduring mission and user needs.

Within the client, diversity of thought is highly valued, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We believe in every team member bringing their whole self to work and are open to discussions about accommodations to support this.

Previous experience could include:

• Iteratively developing solutions for customers
• Collaborating with user communities to understand their capabilities and requirements
• Implementing software best practices (code review, version control, testing, etc.)
• Using Python and data science techniques to solve problems
• Providing mentoring and training for community members
• Leveraging Cloud technologies and approaches to drive innovation
• Familiarity with architectural concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, FaaS, and related technologies