Data Engineer

Leidos LLC; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leidos UK & EUROPE is seeking skilled Data Engineers to support UK programmes across diverse industries, with emphasis on data modelling, architecture and modern data platforms. You will work with programme and solution teams on data product design, standards and governance, including data security considerations.

Role requires experience in data management, BI, and data warehousing, with opportunities to contribute to bids and delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Data Engineer or in Data Management.
• Data Modelling and Database Design.
• Data Platform Modernisation.
• Biometric Data Management and associated legislation.
• Data Science / Analytics.
• Predictive Scaling techniques/Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence.
• Data Migration.
• Metadata Management.
• Stakeholder Management & Data Governance.
• Pre‑sales content contribution and pricing for new business pursuits.
• Large‑scale Data Management (petabytes).
• Understanding or experience with Scaled Agile or Agile delivery.
• Understanding of operating within a secure by design delivery approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with Programme Teams to design and implement data products using modern technologies.
• Lead on data solution aspects including setting data standards and providing deep technical expertise.
• Collaborate with customers on data management and data services integration to meet business needs.
• Provide data engineer skills and solution designs for bids and delivery processes.

Skills

Data engineering

Data modelling

Data management

Stakeholder management

Scaled Agile

Data governance

Pre-sales support

Data migration

Metadata management

Tools

Data platforms

Job description

Location: Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).

The Role

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Data Engineers throughout the course of 2026… If you have a full understanding of the principles of Data Engineering and prior experience as a Data Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Data Engineer, you will work alongside our Programme Teams, Business Development Teams and Solution Engineers you will also help to provide solutions for strategic customers’, supporting business outcomes for critical national industries.
• You will need to be eligible to undergo security clearance.
• You will focus on the use of modern technologies across a wide range of industries, leaning towards government organisations and national security agencies.
• Provide data engineer skills and produce solution designs as part of both bid and delivery processes.
• Work with delivery teams to design and implement modern, scalable data products using a range of new and emerging technologies.
• Lead on all data solution aspects including setting data standards and providing your deep technical expertise to Leidos programme teams.
• Utilise the concepts and principles of data modelling and produce relevant data models across multiple subject areas.
• Collaborate with customers on all aspects of data management including the assurance and integration of data services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business.
• Recognise and exploit business opportunity by leveraging data engineering and design best practice.
• Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context.

Clearance Requirements

Clearance for Role SC You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role.

Who Do We Need?

• Previous experience as a Data Engineer or a background in Data Management
• Data Modelling and Database Design
• Data Platform Modernisation
• Biometric Data Management and associated legislation
• Data Science / Analytics
• Predictive Scaling techniquesData Warehousing & Business Intelligence
• Data Migration
• Metadata Management
• Stakeholder Management & Data Governance
• Pre‑sales content contribution and pricing for new business pursuits
• Large‑scale Data Management (petabytes)
• Understanding or experience working within a Scaled Agile, or Agile delivery methodology
• Understanding of operating within a secure by design delivery approach

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

Our reward scheme includes

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.

We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.