Data Engineer

Frontier Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Resourcing in London is seeking a Data Engineer to build reliable, scalable data platforms that support real-world decision making across advanced technology and secure environments. You will design pipelines for ingesting, transforming and processing complex datasets in collaboration with analytics and AI workflows.

The role requires strong data modelling, ability to work with structured and unstructured data, and a proactive, communicative teammate who can deliver incrementally within

Qualifications

• Experience designing data pipelines and data transformations.
• Proficient with Python, SQL and Spark.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with agile delivery and incremental work.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building data pipelines for ingesting, transforming and processing complex datasets
• Working with both structured and unstructured data sources
• Supporting analytics, machine learning and AI workflows with trusted data
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts and project stakeholders to deliver practical solutions
• Breaking work into manageable, testable increments and contributing to an agile delivery approach
• Continuously improving data quality, reliability and operational efficiency

Skills

Data modelling

Structured data

Unstructured data

Communication

Agile delivery

Independent delivery

Tools

Python

SQL

Spark

Cloud platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Data Engineer to help build reliable, scalable data platforms that support real-world decision making across advanced technology and secure environments.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems, working across a variety of technologies, and contributing to projects involving analytics, machine learning and AI. You will join a collaborative, hands-on engineering team where curiosity, ownership and clear communication are highly valued.

What you will be doing

• Designing and building data pipelines for ingesting, transforming and processing complex datasets
• Working with both structured and unstructured data sources
• Supporting analytics, machine learning and AI workflows with trusted, timely data
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts and project stakeholders to deliver practical solutions
• Breaking work into manageable, testable increments and contributing to an agile delivery approach
• Continuously improving data quality, reliability and operational efficiency

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of data modelling, processing and transformation
• Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data
• Ability to learn new tools and adapt to unfamiliar technical domains
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Experience contributing to team ceremonies and delivery activities
• Ability to work independently and deliver incrementally

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience with Python, SQL, Spark or similar technologies
• Knowledge of data pipelines, batch processing or streaming architectures
• Exposure to cloud platforms and/or secure environments
• Experience working on exploratory, R&D or early-stage projects
• Interest in AI-enabled systems, public sector technology or national security programmes
• Desire to influence data architecture, delivery planning and team growth

Why apply?

• Work on technically interesting projects with real operational impact
• Gain exposure to modern data, analytics and AI technologies
• Join a supportive engineering team with a strong learning culture
• Opportunity to shape solutions rather than simply maintain existing systems

If you are a data engineer who enjoys tackling complex challenges and wants to work on meaningful technology projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.