Data Engineer

Experis UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is hiring Data Engineers (Junior to Senior) to join a brand-new engineering and data function in Newcastle upon Tyne. Active SC Clearance or eligibility is mandatory, with a hybrid working model.

You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-based platforms, work with engineers and analysts, ensure data quality and security, and mentor junior engineers as you grow. This is a high-impact, greenfield initiative with modern cloud technologies and long-term career

Qualifications

• Experience with data modelling and warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of data lake and data warehouse architectures.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure / GCP).
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration in agile environments.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of secure data handling.

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.
• Implement data governance and security best practices.
• Build and maintain cloud-based data platforms.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of data systems.
• Mentor junior engineers (mid/senior levels).

Skills

Data modelling

Data warehousing

Cloud platforms (Azure / GCP)

Data pipelines

Agile environments

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Secure data handling

Problem solving

Tools

Azure

GCP

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 modelling and warehousing concepts
• 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
• 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

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.