Data Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational defence and technology company is seeking a Data Engineer to build and secure data pipelines for Generative AI projects. You will evaluate and maintain data sets while collaborating with internal teams. The role requires expertise in SQL and noSQL technologies, experience in data processing, and strong Python skills. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits, including a pension contribution and a company bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Company bonus

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Evaluate, design, and maintain resilient data sets.
• Collaborate to optimise data for security and performance.
• Stay ahead of technology trends in Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Build and secure next-generation data pipelines.
• Contribute to mission-critical projects.

Skills

Expertise in SQL and noSQL technologies

Experience with data processing and exchange

Strong development skills with Python

Big data experience/knowledge

Knowledge of Generative AI

Tools

MS SQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Hadoop

Docker

Job description

Data Engineer (Generative AI) - Defence & Technology - British Citizens only
Are you a Data Engineer ready to build and secure the next generation of data pipelines for cutting-edge Generative AI projects?
We're working with a highly respected, multinational defence and technology company looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join a new, international team. This is a unique opportunity to directly shape the technology roadmap and deliver critical, high-impact solutions.
In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and maintaining resilient data sets, collaborating with internal customers to optimise their data for security and performance. A key part of your work will involve staying ahead of new technology trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of Generative AI.

What we're looking for:

• Expertise in SQL and noSQL technologies (e.g., MS SQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Experience with data processing and exchange (ETL, ESB, API).
• Strong development skills, particularly with Python.
• Big data experience/knowledge (hadoop etc)
• Advantageous to have knowledge of Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Object Character Recognition, and containerisation (Docker).

This is a hybrid role, with a need for 2-3 days on-site. Candidates must be British Citizens to meet security clearance requirements.

Why this role stands out:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to mission-critical projects that protect the nation.
• Career Growth: Join a developing structure with significant opportunities to influence strategy.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy a competitive package including a pension contribution of up to 14%, a company bonus, and paid overtime.

If you are a talented Data Engineer who wants to use their skills to make a tangible impact in a secure and innovative environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.