Data Engineer

X4 Technology; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital and data consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable cloud-based data solutions. This hybrid role involves working alongside specialists in cross-disciplinary teams to tackle complex projects. An active DV clearance is required due to the secure nature of the work. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building data pipelines, processing large datasets, and integrating data sources on AWS. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Live & active DV clearance required.
• Experience in secure public sector environments is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy production-grade data pipelines.
• Work cross-functionally in Agile teams to solve complex data problems.
• Process and integrate large volumes of data from various sources.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Experience with Java

Experience with Python

Experience with Scala

Experience with Spark

Experience with SQL

Experience with APIs

Experience with AWS

Analytical mindset

Job description

Job Title : Data Engineer

Location : Hybrid (UK wide, multiple roles)

Employment Type : Permanent

Salary : Competitive

Start Date : Immediate

Industry : IT Services & Consulting

DV clearance is required for this role due to the secure nature of the projects.

A leading digital and data consultancy is growing its Digital & Data community and is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to help design and deliver scalable, cloud-based data solutions for a wide range of clients.

You’ll work alongside product, design and engineering specialists in cross-disciplinary teams, bringing ideas to life through high-quality, user‑centred software and data platforms. This is an opportunity to work on varied, complex projects, influence technical direction, and grow your career in an environment that values curiosity, innovation and excellence.

Data Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy production‑grade data pipelines from ingestion through to consumption
• Work cross-functionally in Agile delivery teams, solving complex data problems with clients
• Process and integrate large volumes of structured and unstructured data
• Build data ingestion and curation pipelines using AWS‑native and custom solutions
• Collaborate in live whiteboarding sessions and asynchronous team working
• Contribute to internal initiatives and technical improvements across the data practice

Data Engineer – Key Skills Required

• Live & active DV clearance is required for this role
• Experience within secure public sector / government environments is key
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset
• Experience designing and delivering data pipelines within big data architectures
• Hands‑on experience with Java, Python, Scala, Spark and SQL
• Experience extracting and transforming data via APIs, scripts and SQL queries
• Experience processing large‑scale data sets and integrating multiple data sources on AWS

Please apply now if this role is of interest.