Data Engineer | SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme in the UK public sector. You'll collaborate with teams to build scalable data pipelines using PostgreSQL and contribute to digital transformation initiatives. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week onsite in Bristol or London, offering competitive daily rates between £600-£650. Ideal candidates will have strong data engineering experience, especially in complex environments and public sector projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive delivery culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments.
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark.
• Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in the public sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React.
• Implement best practices in data modelling and performance optimisation.
• Contribute to containerised deployments using Docker/Kubernetes.
• Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Airflow

Apache Spark

Node.js

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile practices

DevOps

Job description

Position

Data Engineer

Location: Central London or Bristol (3 days per week onsite)

Salary: £600 to £650 p.d inside IR35

Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

About the Role

A leading IT consultancy delivering innovative solutions to the UK public sector is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a high-profile programme. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across government departments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines using PostgreSQL and Airflow or Apache Spark
• Collaborate with frontend/backend developers using Node.js or React
• Implement best practices in data modelling, ETL processes and performance optimisation
• Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) - experience in this area is desirable, not essential
• Operate within Agile teams and support DevOps practices

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer in complex environments
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and either Airflow or Spark
• Solid understanding of Node.js or React for integration and tooling
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within or supplying to the public sector is highly advantageous

Why Join?

• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of UK citizens
• Work with top-tier professionals in a dynamic consultancy environment
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive delivery culture

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