Data Systems Engineer: Scale Data Stores (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Scotland seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and implement core data services ensuring high performance across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, experience in data pipeline maintenance, and be proficient in backend languages like Go or Python. The role supports hybrid working and emphasizes a commitment to employee development through comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health and financial support

Bonus scheme available

Access to online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a data or software engineer in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of data services and data integrity.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of scaling strategies.
• Design and implement secure, asynchronous mechanisms for data migration.
• Collab with data scientists and IT on various projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise in data pipelines

Experience with SQL and NoSQL

Proficient in DataOps methodologies

Proficiency in backend languages like Go, Java, or Python

Education

Degree in STEM or similar field

Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Spark

Airflow

Hive

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Scotland seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and implement core data services ensuring high performance across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, experience in data pipeline maintenance, and be proficient in backend languages like Go or Python. The role supports hybrid working and emphasizes a commitment to employee development through comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities.