Hybrid Data Engineer: Scalable Pipelines & Real-Time Data

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain data architecture. This role involves managing and optimizing data operations infrastructure, creating automated data ingestion solutions, and collaborating with domain teams. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in data pipelines, programming languages, and a relevant degree. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits for career and personal development.

Benefits

Generous leave and additional flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Mental health support and employee networks

Bonus scheme for performance

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Referral program rewards

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerisation and workflow orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with data warehouse architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and support data infrastructure.
• Implement automated data ingestion solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists and IT teams on projects.

Skills

DataOps methodologies

Programming languages (Java, Python, SQL)

Big Data Processing Tools (Spark, Airflow, Hive)

SQL/NoSQL database design

ETL/ELT frameworks

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in STEM or similar field

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

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain data architecture. This role involves managing and optimizing data operations infrastructure, creating automated data ingestion solutions, and collaborating with domain teams. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in data pipelines, programming languages, and a relevant degree. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits for career and personal development.