Data Engineer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK seeks an experienced Data Engineer to support and enhance data sets for internal customers. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 and encourages development and compliance with data governance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in SQL, noSQL, and data processing technologies, while contributing to the company's mission of supporting national defense.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional flexible leave days

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SQL and noSQL technologies.
• Experience with ETL, ESB, and API data processing.
• Strong development skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, deploy, improve, and support MBDA data sets.
• Ensure data pipelines are resilient, secure, and responsive.
• Collaborate with internal customers on data optimisation.

Skills

SQL technologies skills

noSQL technologies skills

Data exchange and processing skills

Development skills

Big data technologies knowledge

Knowledge in NLP

Knowledge in OCR

Knowledge in Generative AI

Experience in containerisation technologies

Knowledge in the industrial and/or defence sector

Job description

As a data engineer specialising in generative AI, this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build, and maintain data sets for internal customers while ensuring they can be maintained.

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more…

The opportunity:

The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate, design, deploy, improve, and support MBDA data sets.

You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure, and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs.

You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance with MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our internal customers.

What we're looking for from you:

• SQL technologies skills (e.g., MS SQL, Oracle)
• noSQL technologies skills (e.g., MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J)
• Data exchange and processing skills (e.g., ETL, ESB, API)
• Development skills (e.g., Python)
• Big data technologies knowledge (e.g., Hadoop stack)
• Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing)
• Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition)
• Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous
• Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker) would be advantageous
• Knowledge in the industrial and/or defence sector would be advantageous

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, including: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us if you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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