Data Engineer

Copello Global; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to work on a transformative MoD programme that will shape the British Army’s future data capability. You will operate as an SME on Data Strategy and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

The role is based near Westbury, Wiltshire with hybrid working: 2–3 days on site. You will design scalable data pipelines, enforce standards, and evaluate new tools while ensuring security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Cloud platforms experience across AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI.
• Programming skills in Python, Scala or Java.
• Experience transforming data and building pipelines.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Security and Compliance of Data Environments.
• Author, review and contribute to relevant documentation.
• Assist in design of scalable, high-performance platforms and pipelines.
• Define and enforce data engineering standards.
• Act as an SME on Data Strategy.
• Evaluate, select and integrate new tools into the data ecosystem.

Skills

Cloud experience

Programming

Data transformation

Communication

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Engineer to work on a highly transformative MoD programme that will have a big impact on the British Army’s future capability.

This role presents a chance to operate as an SME on Data Strategy, influencing key design decisions and would suit a Data Engineer who enjoys collaborating with cross functional engineering teams.

Location

In the Westbury, Wiltshire area.

Hybrid Working

2-3 days per week will be expected on site. Flexible working is available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Security and Compliance of Data Environments
• Author, review and contribute to relevant documentation
• Assist in design or scalable, high-performance platforms and pipelines
• Define and enforce data engineering standards
• Act as an SME on Data Strategy
• Evaluate, select and integrate new tools into the data ecosystem

Skills Required

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
• Programming skills in Python, Scala or Java
• Data transformation
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Security Clearance

The ability and willingness to obtain SC Clearance is required for this role.