Data Engineer

Experis UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development

Training opportunities

Cloud data platforms

Greenfield projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Experis UK is partnering with a leading organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne to hire Data Engineers at junior, mid and senior levels. Eligible for SC clearance or active SC clearance is mandatory, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud-based solutions.

The role involves mentoring junior engineers for mid/senior levels, working on greenfield projects, and contributing to a modern, cloud-first data platform while ensuring governance and security practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark; Scala is a plus.
• Understanding of data modelling and warehousing concepts.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and optimise data models for analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts and stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, reliability and performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark / PySpark

Scala

Data modelling

Job description

Data Engineer - SC Cleared / SC Eligible

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

We are working with a leading organisation who are building a brand-new engineering and data function in Newcastle. They are looking to hire multiple Data Engineers across Junior, Mid-level, and Senior levels. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data platforms, helping to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and optimise data models for analytics and reporting.
• Work closely with software engineers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Implement best practices in data engineering, governance, and security.
• Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data systems.
• Mentor junior engineers (for mid and senior level roles).

Required Skills & Experience

We are open to candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds. The technology stack is flexible, but experience in some of the following are nice to have:

Data Engineering & Programming

• Python
• SQL
• Spark / PySpark
• Scala
• Data modelling and warehousing concepts

Cloud & Platforms

• AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Lambda)
• Other cloud platforms (Azure / GCP considered)
• Data lake and data warehouse architectures

General

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in agile environments
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of secure data handling practices

Security Clearance

• Active SC Clearance OR eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

Experience Levels

Junior

• 0–2 years commercial experience
• Strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn

Mid-Level

• 2–5 years commercial experience
• Ability to work independently and contribute to design

Senior

• 5+ years commercial experience
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Modern cloud-based data platforms
• Greenfield projects and long-term programmes
• Supportive, collaborative culture

If you are a Data Engineer looking for your next challenge and hold (or are eligible for) SC Clearance, we would love to hear from you.