Data Engineer

FryerMiles; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FryerMiles is recruiting Data Engineers to join the Defence-focused team in Newcastle. You will design and implement data applications and pipelines underpinning complex national security programmes, from proof of concept to production-ready systems.

The role emphasizes building production-grade data products with Python/SQL, collaborating with Defence customers, and delivering reliable data solutions while ensuring quality and security requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience designing data applications and pipelines.
• Strong software and data engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Degree from a Russell Group university in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data-intensive applications and pipelines from ingestion through to consumption.
• Build reliable, production-ready solutions using Python and SQL.
• Test, troubleshoot and improve data products, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Work with technical teams and Defence customers to solve complex data challenges.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Engineering / Physics

Tools

Databricks

Airflow

Job description

Data Engineer - Newcastle - £50,000 to £90,000 per year DOE - On-site

FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a growing technical consultancy who are looking to recruit multiple Data Engineers to join their Defence team in Newcastle.

You'll build the data applications and pipelines that underpin complex Defence & National Security programmes, from Proof of Concept through to fully engineered production solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build data-intensive applications and pipelines from ingestion through to consumption.
• Build reliable, production-ready solutions using Python and SQL.
• Test, troubleshoot and improve data products, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Work with technical teams and Defence customers to solve complex data challenges.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience designing and building data applications and pipelines.
• Strong software and data engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• First-class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline from a Russell Group university.

Desirable Experience

• Spark and/or Databricks.
• Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
• Distributed computing and large-scale data processing.
• Defence or National Security experience.

Essential Requirements

• UK national and eligible to obtain UK SC-level Security Clearance.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Willingness to travel to Defence customer sites across the UK when required, including 2-3 days per week or shorter periods of full-time travel.

If you're a Data Engineer looking to work on complex Defence & National Security programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

Data Engineer - Newcastle - £50,000 to £90,000 per year DOE - On-site