Data Engineer

SR2; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a Defence background to join a leading technology consultancy delivering data and software solutions to the Defence, National Security and Government sectors. You will design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines and data models, ensuring quality, governance and security across on-premise and cloud environments.

The role involves collaborating with Defence stakeholders to deliver secure data solutions and contribute to best practices in data

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Engineer in the Defence/MOD sector.
• Proficient in Snowflake and Databricks.
• Strong SQL and Python skills.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL frameworks.
• Work with large, complex datasets ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Build and manage data models to support analytics and reporting.
• Implement data governance, security and quality controls.
• Work with on-premise and cloud data environments.
• Optimize data workflows for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to deliver secure data solutions.
• Support technical improvements and contribute to data engineering best practices.

Skills

Snowflake

Databricks

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data modelling

Data governance

Security & compliance

AWS/Azure

Airflow/Spark

Tools

Airflow

Spark

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Dorset (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

We're working with a long standing client who is an established technology consultancy that delivers specialist data and software solutions across the Defence, National Security and Government sectors.

Due to continued growth and a number of exciting project wins, they're looking for an experienced Data Engineer with a background in Defence to join their expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on secure, mission-critical projects, helping to design, develop and maintain robust data solutions that support operational decision-making.

You'll be joining a collaborative team of engineers, working with modern data technologies and contributing to high-priority projects from initial design through to delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL frameworks.
• Working with large, complex datasets to ensure data accuracy, quality and accessibility.
• Building and managing data models to support analytics and reporting.
• Implementing data governance, security and quality controls.
• Working with on-premise and cloud-based data environments.
• Optimising data workflows for performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborating with technical teams and Defence stakeholders to deliver secure data solutions.
• Supporting technical improvements and contributing to data engineering best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Data Engineer within the Defence/MOD sector.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks.
• Strong SQL and Python skills.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, integration and governance.
• Experience working with large-scale structured datasets.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance within secure environments.
• Experience with AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of Apache Airflow, Spark or similar technologies.
• Experience with on-premise data solutions.
• Understanding of data analytics and visualisation.
• Familiarity with data interoperability and sharing across secure environments.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance.

British citizenship and a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency are required for this position.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working with 2–3 days per week on customer site.
• Flexible working arrangements and a 37.5-hour working week.
• Pension and healthcare benefits.
• Dedicated training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to interesting, technically challenging Defence projects.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for career progression.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Data Engineer with a Defence background and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.