Data Engineer - Generative AI & Secure Data Platforms

Akkodis; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in the UK is looking for a Data Engineer to design secure data solutions for generative AI. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, focusing on data migrations, governance, and ensuring compliance. Strong SQL and Python skills are essential, along with familiarity with cloud technologies. This role offers up to £60k plus benefits in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-prem to cloud data migrations.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL skills.
• Expertise in Python and ETL.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain resilient data pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to secure sensitive data-sets.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and quality standards.

Skills

Data migrations

SQL

NoSQL

Python

ETL

Data governance

Generative AI

NLP

OCR

Tools

Hadoop

Docker

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer - Generative AI & Secure Data Platforms

Hybrid Working | UK-Based | SC Clearance
Up to £60k + Paid Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

Engineer the Future of Secure AI Innovation

Are you ready to use your data engineering skills to build secure, intelligent platforms that power generative AI and national resilience?

This is a hands-on opportunity to join a high-impact, high-trust organisation working on next-gen data platforms. You'll be part of a collaborative international team, helping internal customers unlock the full potential of their data securely and intelligently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, deploy, and maintain resilient data pipelines across on-prem and cloud environments
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise and secure sensitive data-sets
• Ensure compliance with strict data governance and quality standards
• Contribute to the technology roadmap with insights into emerging tools and platforms
• Work across SQL, NoSQL, Python, ETL, and big data ecosystems
• Support projects involving Generative AI, NLP, and OCR

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in on-prem to cloud data migrations
• Strong SQL (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB, Neo4J) skills
• Expertise in Python, ETL, API integration, and data processing
• Familiarity with Hadoop, Docker, and containerisation technologies
• Knowledge of Generative AI, NLP, or OCR is a plus
• Understanding of data governance and compliance in secure environments
• Eligibility for SC clearance - British citizen

This isn't just a job-it's a chance to engineer secure data solutions that support innovation, resilience, and technological advancement.

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Apply now and help shape the future-securely

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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